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noun
  1. 1
    the lowest part of something

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of bottom*

    The outer parts of objects or spaces: apex, back, base, bevel, bottom, brim, bump, confines, corner, edge... more
    1. a.
      the lowest surface of an object, on the inside or outside

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of bottom*

      The outer parts of objects or spaces: apex, back, base, bevel, bottom, brim, bump, confines, corner, edge... more
    2. b.
      the deepest part of the ocean or of a pool, lake, or river

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of bottom*

      Parts of lakes, rivers and streams: backwater, bayou, bed, bight, bottom, branch, cascade, cataract, channel, confluence... more
  2. 2
    the part of something that is farthest away from where you are

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of bottom*

    The outer parts of objects or spaces: apex, back, base, bevel, bottom, brim, bump, confines, corner, edge... more
  3. 3
    the lowest level or position, in status or success

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of bottom*

    General words for rank and status: status, rank, grade, level, ranking, caste, tier, stratum, echelon, position... more
  4. 4
    the part of your body that you sit on

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of bottom*

    The part of the body you sit on: bottom, backside, behind, rear, buttock, cheek, rear end, fanny, tush, ass... more

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