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bottom

[bot-uhm] / ˈbɒt əm /
ADJECTIVE
lowest; fundamental
Synonyms
STRONG
base basement basic ground last primary radical underlying
WEAK
basal foundational lowermost lowest meat-and-potatoes nethermost rock-bottom undermost
Antonyms
STRONG
secondary
WEAK
highest top
NOUN
foundation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
basement bed floor ground seat underside
STRONG
base basis bedrock depths foot footing groundwork nadir pedestal pediment rest substratum substructure support underbelly
WEAK
deepest part lowest part nether portion terra firma underneath
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ceiling
STRONG
top
WEAK
exteriority outside
NOUN
base, core
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ground heart
STRONG
basis cause essence essentiality mainspring marrow origin pith principle quintessence root soul source stuff substance
WEAK
bottom line virtuality
Antonyms
STRONG
consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result
NOUN
rear end
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rear seat tail
STRONG
backside behind breech bum butt buttocks derriere fanny fundament posterior rump tush

Example Sentences

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Here is a roundup of the 11 sectors of the S&P 500, sorted by their current forward P/E valuations relative to their Dec. 31 valuations, with the full index at the bottom of the list:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

As of last week’s close, it was back above a prior weekly double bottom breakout above a $39.85 trigger taken out the week ending Nov. 8, 2024 that rose 11% in firm volume.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Compare that with the bottom half of filers, 76.9 million returns in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Wolves sit bottom on 17 points and remain alive albeit only mathematically.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

His chin was smooth as a baby’s bottom.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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