Bottom

Definition

Bottom is a noun, adjective, and verb with several meanings. As a noun, it refers to the lowest part or base of something. It can also mean the buttocks in informal usage. As an adjective, it describes something as being at the lowest position or rank. As a verb, it means to reach the lowest point or base.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbɑtəm/
• Respelling: BAH-tuhm

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbɒtəm/
• Respelling: BOT-uhm

Etymology

The word "bottom" originates from the Old English "botm," meaning "ground" or "foundation," and is related to the Old Norse "botn" and the German "Boden," both meaning "ground" or "bottom."

Derivatives

• Bottomless (adjective)
• Bottommost (adjective)
• Bottomed (adjective)
• Rock-bottom (noun/adjective)
• Bottom-line (noun)

Synonyms

• Base
• Foundation
• Depth

Antonyms

• Top
• Peak
• Summit

Usage

The term "bottom" is commonly used to refer to the lowest part of an object, place, or structure. For example, "The bottom of the lake is deep," or "She reached the bottom of her career."

Related Terms

• Base: The lowest part or supporting part of something.
• Depth: The distance from the top to the bottom of something.
• Foundation: The underlying basis or principle for something.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The lowest part of something: Refers to the base or foundation of an object or structure.
  • Example: "The bottom of the hill was covered in rocks."
• The lower end or rear of something, especially the buttocks (informal): Used informally to describe the buttocks.
  • Example: "He slipped and landed on his bottom."
• The lowest rank or position: Describes someone or something at the lowest level in a hierarchy or scale.
  • Example: "Their team finished at the bottom of the league."

Adjective

• At the lowest position, rank, or part: Used to describe something positioned at or having the lowest status.
  • Example: "The bottom drawer holds the tools."

Verb

• To reach the lowest point: Means to hit or settle at the lowest possible point.
  • Example: "The market finally bottomed out after months of decline."