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bottom · noun

/ˈbɑt̬.əm/Full view

bottom (LOWEST PART)

A1 C usually no plural the lowest part of something

Dictionary examples:

He stood at the bottom of the stairs and called up to me.

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Learner example:

One of the most amazing places we visited was a small lake at the bottom of a huge mountain. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

bottom (FLAT SURFACE)

A2 C usually no plural the flat surface on the lowest side of something

Dictionary example:

There was a label on the bottom of the box.

Learner example:

On the bottom of the box I found a card saying "MARRY ME... (Preliminary English Test; B1; Georgian)

bottom (LOWEST POSITION)

B1 no plural the lowest position in a group, organization, etc.

Dictionary example:

When Einstein was in school, he was at the bottom of his class.

bottom (SEA/RIVER/LAKE)

B1 no plural the ground under a river, lake, or sea

Dictionary example:

The ship had sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Learner example:

It gives me great pleasure to go and see all the beautiful kinds of fish in the modern aquarium, which shows you the wonderful world [that exists] at the bottom of the ocean. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)

the bottom line

C2 the most important fact of final result in an activity, discussion, or situation

Dictionary example:

The bottom line is that they lost the game.

Learner example:

The bottom line is that the adults of today have to stop for a second and think about what they are doing. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)

from top to bottom

C2 completely

Dictionary example:

I've searched the house from top to bottom and still can't find it.

Learner example:

Very often we can see someone in black, from top to bottom, or in white. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Chinese)