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bot·tom

bottom

 
 
pronunciation:
ba tm
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the lowest or deepest part of something.
There are crumbs in the bottom of my backpack.
synonyms:
base, foot
antonyms:
apex, height, summit, top
similar words:
belly, floor, foundation
definition 2: the area under; underside.
The bottoms of your shoes are dirty.
synonyms:
base, underside
antonyms:
top
similar words:
bed, belly, bowel, depth, foundation, root, sole
definition 3: the cause or most important part.
Let's get to the bottom of the problem.
synonyms:
basis, core, essentials, fundamentals, root
similar words:
base, essence, ground, heart, origin, pith, seat, source
definition 4: the solid part under a body of water.
The boat sank to the bottom of the lake.
synonyms:
bed, floor
similar words:
depths
definition 5: the part of the body that one sits on.
The baby took a few steps but then fell on his bottom.
synonyms:
buttocks, seat
similar words:
butt, haunches
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: of or having to do with the bottom.
She put the books on the bottom shelf.
antonyms:
top
similar words:
basic, rooted