This meaning means the lowest area of something. It can be the bottom of a box, hill, or water. It is often used to talk about the lowest point you can find.
The ball is at the bottom of the hill.
The fish swam near the river bottom.
This meaning talks about the lowest position in groups or rankings. For example, in school, sports, or work, the bottom means the lowest place someone can be.
He is at the bottom of the class.
She started at the bottom of the company.
This verb means something is based on or supported by another thing, like an idea or fact. We use 'bottom' when something depends on something else as its base.
His story bottoms on a true event.
The law bottoms on old rules.
This meaning means the part of an object that is underneath or touching the surface. For example, the bottom of a shoe or a box is the lower part that you usually do not see.
The bottom of the shoe was dirty.
Check the bottom of the box for labels.
This meaning is used in finance to talk about the lowest price or value of something, like stocks or goods. It is important for understanding rises or falls in markets.
Stock prices hit a new bottom yesterday.
The market reached its bottom last week.
This refers to the lowest part or floor of the water in seas, lakes, or rivers. It is the ground below the water where creatures may live or objects may fall.
The fish live at the bottom of the lake.
Divers explored the ocean bottom.
In fashion, 'bottoms' means clothes like pants, skirts, or shorts that people wear on the lower part of their body. It contrasts with 'tops,' which are worn on the upper body.
She bought new bottoms for winter.
The store sells tops and bottoms.
