Pronunciation

/ˈbɒtəm/

Definitions

Noun

1. The lowest part or extremity of something, usually below the rest: The bottom of the ocean is dark and mysterious.
2. The base or foundation: The house’s foundation is solid, but the roof needs repair at the bottom.
3. The lowest position or rank in a hierarchy: He was at the bottom of the class leaderboard.
4. The end result or conclusion: After all the arguments, we reached the bottom line: we need more funding.

Verb

1. To be at or come to the lowest point: The stock market bottomed out in 2009.
2. To place something at the lowest position or level: She bottomed the dishes in the cabinet.
3. (informal) To finish or complete something: I’ve finally bottomed out that essay.

Adjective

1. The lowest in quality or value: This is the cheapest bottle of wine at the bottom shelf.
2. Least significant or important: The bottom rung of the ladder is where you start.

Phrases

• “At the bottom of one’s heart” means genuinely.
• “Bottom line” refers to the essential point or conclusion.
• “Bottom-up approach” is a method starting from the basic or individual levels.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The diver reached the bottom of the lake and discovered a rare artifact.”
• Verb: “He tried to bottom out his debts by selling some assets.”
• Adjective: “The bottomless pit of despair seemed to engulf her.”

Synonyms

• Base
• Foot
• Foundation
• Low point
• End
• Least
• Bottommost
• Minimal
• Worst