/ˈbɒtəm/
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Translation
The lowest part of something.
Word origin
From Old English botm, meaning the lowest part or the ground.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- botm
Grammar
Gender
Pluralbottoms
Examples
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The "bottom" is the lowest part.
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Small things fall to the bottom of a bag.
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The bottom of a hill is where the flat ground starts.
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