A2noun1K

Bottom

UK /["/ˈbɒtəm/"]/US /["/ˈbɑːtəm/"]/

Definition

the lowest part of something

In simple words: The lowest part of something.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • base
  • floor
  • underpart
  • lowest point
  • foundation

Antonyms

  • top
  • peak
  • summit

Common mistakes

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