bottom meaning

bottom means the lowest part or point of something.

bottom :

lowest, last

adjective

▪ The bottom shelf is empty.

▪ The lowest shelf has nothing.

▪ He sat on the bottom step.

▪ He sat on the last step.

paraphrasing

▪ lowest – at the bottom

▪ base – the bottom part

bottom

bottom :

lowest part, base

noun

▪ The bottom of the box is broken.

▪ The lowest part of the box is broken.

▪ We reached the bottom of the hill.

▪ We got to the base of the hill.

paraphrasing

▪ base – bottom part

▪ foundation – bottom support

bottom :

to reach the lowest point

verb

▪ The stock prices bottomed out.

▪ The stock prices reached the lowest point.

▪ The lake bottoms at 10 feet.

▪ The lake reaches its lowest point at 10 feet.

paraphrasing

▪ hit bottom – reach the lowest point

▪ reach the lowest point – to bottom

Pronunciation

bottom [ˈbɒtəm]

The stress is on 'bot' and sounds like 'bot-um'.

Common phrases and grammar about bottom

bottom - Common meaning

adjective
lowest, last
noun
lowest part, base
verb
to reach the lowest point

Part of Speech Changes for "bottom"

▪ bottomless (adjective) – having no bottom

▪ bottomed (adjective) – having a bottom

Common Expressions with "bottom"

▪ bottom line – the main point

▪ bottom of the list – the last item

▪ bottom out – to reach the lowest point

▪ bottom dollar – the last amount of money

Important examples of bottom in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC word questions, bottom often refers to the lowest part or point.

▪The bottom of the page has a note.
▪The lowest part of the page has a note.

Example of a confusing word: base (foundation)

▪The base of the page has a note.
▪The foundation of the page has a note.
"Bottom" is used to describe the lowest part of something, such as a page. It is correctly used in the sentence "The bottom of the page has a note." On the other hand, "base" typically refers to the foundation or starting point of something, which does not apply to the layout of a page. Using "base" in this context is awkward and incorrect, as it implies a structural foundation rather than a position. Therefore, "bottom" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, bottom is used to describe the lowest point in different contexts.

▪The team is at the bottom of the league.
▪The team is at the lowest point in the league.

bottom

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

bottom line

'main point', often used in business contexts.

▪The bottom line is we need more sales.
▪The main point is we need more sales.

hit rock bottom

means 'to reach the absolute lowest point'.

▪After losing his job, he hit rock bottom.
▪After losing his job, he reached the lowest point.

Differences between similar words and bottom

bottom

,

base

differences

Bottom is often used to describe the lowest point, while base refers to the foundation or support.

bottom
▪The bottom of the bottle is cracked.
▪The lowest part of the bottle is cracked.
base
▪The base of the statue is wide.
▪The foundation of the statue is wide.

bottom

,

foundation

differences

Bottom refers to the lowest part, while foundation is the underlying support.

bottom
▪The bottom of the box is wet.
▪The underlying support of the building is strong.
foundation
▪The foundation of the building is strong.
▪The underlying support of the building is strong.

Words with the same origin as bottom

The origin of bottom

The word's etymology is not clear.

Word structure

The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.

Words with the same origin

The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.

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