Synonyms for

Bottom

Verb / ˈbɑ:tʌm / Another word for bottom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The lowest part of something.

Synonyms & similar words

ass backside hindquarters keister tailend stern rear derriere fundament rearend posterior top rump bed butt hindend fathom buttocks merchantman nates arse undersurface merchantship penetrate tail base foundation foot ground baseboard floor underside depth nadir footing pedestal plinth substructure underbelly underpart underpinning

Synonyms by register

Formal

base foundation foot nadir

Informal

butt arse rear backside

Literary

nethermost lowest underneath

Antonyms

top peak summit apex crown head zenith

Common collocations

  • bottom line
  • bottom drawer
  • bottom of the page
  • bottom of the barrel
  • bottom feeder
  • bottom up
  • bottom out

Word family

noun bottom
verb bottom
adjective bottom
adverb bottom

Usage note

Can refer to the lowest part of something, the end of a period, or the buttocks. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity or unintended vulgarity.

Example sentences

  1. The cat is hiding under the table, at the bottom of the chair.
  2. The boat sank to the bottom of the ocean.
  3. The bottom of the cake was burnt.
  4. The students were sitting at the bottom of the stairs.
  5. The bottom of the mountain was covered in snow.

Quotes

  • We learn the rope of life by untying its knots at the bottom.
  • A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
  • A goal without a plan is just a wish.

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