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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.