bottom
Translation
bottom, base, bum
Examples
The keys are at the bottom of the bag.
The keys are at the bottom of the bag.
He fell on his bottom.
He fell on his bottom.
We started from the bottom.
We started from the bottom.
Grammar Patterns
the bottom of (sth.) the lowest part of something The book is at the bottom of the pile.
at the bottom in the lowest place Sign your name at the bottom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: base, foundation; Antonyms: top, peak
Etymology
From Old English 'botm', meaning 'ground, foundation'.
Memory Tips
Think of a boat sinking to the 'bottom' of the sea.