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Below

Under, or lower in place; beneath not so high; as, below the moon; below the knee.

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Beneath 92% connected

Lower in place, with something directly over or on; under; underneath; hence, at the foot of.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Downstairs 92% connected

Down the stairs; to a lower floor.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Infra 92% connected

Below; beneath; under; after; -- often used as a prefix.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Under 92% connected

Below or lower, in place or position, with the idea of being covered; lower than; beneath; -- opposed to over; as, he stood under a tree; the carriag…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Above 94% connected

In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Above 94% connected

In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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