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in a position beneath or underneath
- The book fell below the shelf.
- The treasure lay below the surface of the sea.
- The roots grow below the soil.
- The basement is located below ground level.
- The bird flew below the clouds.
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extending from a lower part of something
- The pipes run below the streets.
- The roots of the tree spread out below the ground.
- The wiring runs below the floorboards.
- The foundation lies below the surface.
- The root system spreads below the ground.
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in a position of lesser importance or status
- The new employee is below the manager in rank.
- The intern is working below the senior developer.
- This company's performance was ranked below the top firms.
- The new recruit ranked below the seasoned veterans.
- The assistant manager is below the director.
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less than a specified quantity, measurement, or standard
- Her savings fell below the required amount.
- The temperature dropped below zero.
- The funds raised were far below the target.
- The noise level was below acceptable limits.
- Her score was significantly below the required threshold.
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not appropriate for someone of a higher status
- The task was seen as below her position.
- The job was below his qualifications.
- She thought the assignment was below her level of expertise.
- He refused the offer, deeming it below his dignity.
- She refused the invitation, saying the event was below her standard.
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(in theater) located closer to the audience on the stage
- The actor moved below the spotlight to center the scene.
- There was a table below the main set for a more intimate scene.
- The scene was set with chairs below the backdrop.
- The action took place below the orchestra pit, just in front of the stage.
- The audience could see the props positioned below the front of the stage.
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