Bottom

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑtəm/

Definitions of bottom

noun the lowest part or base of something

Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat on the bottom step of the stairs.

A2 She found her keys at the bottom of her purse.

B1 The bottom of the ocean is a mysterious place.

B2 The company's profits hit rock bottom last year.

C1 The artist signed his name at the bottom of the painting.

C2 The investigation revealed corruption at the highest levels of government, but the bottom line was that no one was held accountable.

adjective of the lowest rank or level

Example Sentences

A1 The bottom shelf is where we keep the heavy pots and pans.

A2 She sat at the bottom of the stairs, waiting for her friend to arrive.

B1 The bottom drawer of the dresser is jammed shut.

B2 The bottom bunk bed is perfect for sleepovers.

C1 The bottom line is that we need to increase our sales figures.

C2 The bottom row of seats at the concert venue offers the best view of the stage.

Examples of bottom in a Sentence

formal The ship's bottom was reinforced to withstand rough seas.

informal I found my keys at the bottom of my bag.

slang She's always got my back, she's my bottom.

figurative At the bottom of the issue lies a lack of communication.

Grammatical Forms of bottom

• past tense: bottomed
• plural: bottoms
• comparative: bottomer
• superlative: bottomest
• present tense: bottom
• future tense: will bottom
• perfect tense: have bottomed
• continuous tense: is bottoming
• singular: bottom
• positive degree: bottom
• infinitive: to bottom
• gerund: bottoming
• participle: bottomed

Origin and Evolution of bottom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bottom' originated from the Old English word 'botm' which referred to the lowest part of something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bottom' has evolved to not only refer to the lowest part of something but also to describe the rear end of a person or animal, as well as the lowest point or level of something.