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Bottom

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbɒtəm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbɑːtəm/"]/

Meaning of Bottom

the lowest part of something

In simple words: The lowest part of something.

Bottom in a sentence

• He fell to the bottom of the hill after tripping.
• The bottom of the ocean is still unexplored.
• She sat on the bottom step of the staircase.
• The package was placed at the bottom of the box.
• He finally reached the bottom line of the report.

How to use Bottom

Use 'bottom' when referring to the lowest part of an object, surface, or concept. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in highly technical discussions where specific terminology is required.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a bottle; the 'bottom' is where the liquid rests.

Related words

Collocations with Bottom

• false
• arrive at
• fall to
• get to
• end
• half
• along the bottom
• at the bottom
• from the bottom
• false
• arrive at
• fall to
• get to
• end
• half
• along the bottom
• at the bottom
• from the bottom
• false
• arrive at
• fall to
• get to
• end
• half
• along the bottom
• at the bottom
• from the bottom
• false
• arrive at
• fall to
• get to
• end
• half
• along the bottom
• at the bottom
• from the bottom
• start at
• work up from
• at the bottom
• near the bottom
• towards/​toward the bottom
• bare
• slap
• smack
• spank
• false
• arrive at
• fall to
• get to
• end
• half
• along the bottom
• at the bottom
• from the bottom

Synonyms for Bottom

• base
• floor
• underpart
• lowest point
• foundation

Opposites of Bottom

• top
• peak
• summit

Common mistakes with Bottom

• Confused with 'base' in certain contexts.
• Using 'bottom' when 'end' is more appropriate.
• Mixing up 'bottom' as a noun and a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Bottom

What does Bottom mean?

The lowest part of something.

What is the definition of Bottom?

the lowest part of something

How do you use Bottom in a sentence?

He fell to the bottom of the hill after tripping.

Can you give another example of Bottom?

The bottom of the ocean is still unexplored.

What are synonyms for Bottom?

Common alternatives include base, floor, underpart, lowest point, foundation.

What is the opposite of Bottom?

Opposite meanings include top, peak, summit.

What words go with Bottom?

It commonly pairs with false, arrive at, fall to, get to, end, half, along the bottom, at the bottom, from the bottom, false, arrive at, fall to, get to, end, half, along the bottom, at the bottom, from the bottom, false, arrive at, fall to, get to, end, half, along the bottom, at the bottom, from the bottom, false, arrive at, fall to, get to, end, half, along the bottom, at the bottom, from the bottom, start at, work up from, at the bottom, near the bottom, towards/​toward the bottom, bare, slap, smack, spank, false, arrive at, fall to, get to, end, half, along the bottom, at the bottom, from the bottom.

What are common mistakes when using Bottom?

Confused with 'base' in certain contexts. Using 'bottom' when 'end' is more appropriate. Mixing up 'bottom' as a noun and a verb.

How do you pronounce Bottom?

US: /["/ˈbɑːtəm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɒtəm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bottom?

Use 'bottom' when referring to the lowest part of an object, surface, or concept. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in highly technical discussions where specific terminology is required.

What CEFR level is Bottom?

"Bottom" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.