below

Below is a common English preposition and adverb indicating a position that is lower than something else or beneath it. It can denote physical location (The basement is below the ground floor), a reference point in time (the deadline is below the stated date), or a figurative sense (income fell below expectations). In publishing and media, phrases like “below the fold” describe content that is not immediately visible, while below is used in captions, cross-references, and structural descriptions.

In popular culture, Below has been used as a title for several works. The 2002 American science fiction horror film directed by David Twohy centers on a submarine crew that experiences unexplained phenomena during their voyage. The indie video game Below, developed by Capybara Games and released in the mid-2010s, emphasizes atmospheric exploration of a subterranean world with roguelike elements.

Music and literature also employ Below as a title or descriptor. A number of albums and songs are named Below by various artists, and the term appears in poetry, fiction, and academic writing to denote lower sections, subordinate topics, or studies conducted beneath a primary focus. As a word, below functions across disciplines to indicate a position inferior to a reference point, whether literal, temporal, or thematic.

The term ’Below’ commonly appears in navigation, media, and scholarly contexts, serving as both a directional cue and a naming element for creative works. It is often contrasted with above, meaning a higher position or priority.