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be·low

below

 
pronunciation:
b lo
parts of speech:
adverb, preposition
part of speech: adverb
definition: in or to a lower place; beneath.
They were on the deck of the ship, but then went below when it began to rain.
antonyms:
above, up
similar words:
down
 
part of speech: preposition
definition 1: under; beneath.
His apartment is on the floor below my apartment.
 
antonyms:
above, over
definition 2: lower than, in rank or value.
His grade on the test was below mine.