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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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Although the bottom might not be in just yet, it appears the latest stock-market pullback has likely entered its “final innings,” said Mike Wilson, an equity strategist at Morgan Stanley, in a research note Monday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The bottom line for others: The firm is making more money than it ever has.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They only lead on goal difference and will cede top spot if Hearts, who had led since September, avoid defeat at bottom side Livingston on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A double bottom breakout occurred above a $40.98 pivot from Feb. 27, 2026, which saw the stock jump 6% on firm volume.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

So I wouldn’t be dead last, the bottom of the list, the complete loser.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.