bottom

Meanings

• noun

  The lower part of something, such as a garment or container.

  - "The hem of her dress was frayed at the bottom."
  - "He sat on the bottom step of the stairs."

• noun

  The part of a container that is in contact with the supporting surface.

  - "Make sure the bottom of the pot is clean before cooking."
  - "The paint on the bottom of the boat was chipped."

• noun

  The part of an argument that is weakest or least persuasive.

  - "Despite his strong opening statements, the prosecution's bottom was weak."
  - "The defense attorney focused on attacking the plaintiff's bottom."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɑtəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1250150"

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Antonyms

top , top

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Synonyms

catcher , derriere , sit upon , 🍑 , base

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bottom
tomb , bomb , gomb , comb

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Variants

List of all variants of bottom that leads to same result
at bottom , bottom , bottomed , bottoms , bottomer , bottomers , bottoming , bottom-feeder , bottom-feeders , bottom-feeding , bottom-fisher , bottom-fishers , bottom-fishing , bottom-fishings , bottom-line , bottom-liner , bottom-liners , bottom line , bottom lines , bottom round , bottom rounds , bottom surgeries , bottom surgery , bottom-up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English botome, from bot 'low' + -ome, a suffix forming nouns denoting a place or point.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bottom' is also used in sailing to refer to the windward side of a sailing vessel.

2. In the game of poker, the player who is dealt the lowest card is said to 'have the bottom'.

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Related Concepts

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1. base: A base is a foundation or foundation stone of a structure. It is the lower part that supports the structure.

2. foundation: A foundation is the bottom part of a building, creating a stable base for the structure.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'bottom' has been used figuratively to refer to a subservient or inferior position. In music, there is a genre of music called 'booty music' or 'bottom music' that focuses on the celebration of the female derriere.

How to Memorize "bottom"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container or garment and focus on the lower part as the 'bottom'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bottom' with the idea of a foundation or base.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-O-T-T-O-M' to remember that it stands for 'Bottom Of The Thing'.

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