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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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As games progressed, Lopes typically batted after the pitcher, who was at the bottom of the order.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Trivariate Research screened for stocks with recent dividend increases and payout ratios in the bottom one-fifth of payers.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The bottom line: Short-term interest rates appear to be too restrictive to the tune of about half a percentage point.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s derived from the Latin fundus, meaning base or bottom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Jonah takes a deep breath when we reach the bottom of the hill.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison