bottom
UK: ˈbɒtəm | US: ˈbɑːtəm
n. the lowest point or part of something
n. the underside of an object
n. the far end or deepest part of a space (e.g., "the bottom of the ocean")
adj. situated at the lowest position
bottom = bott<base> + om<noun suffix>
- bott<base>: Derived from Old English botm or bodan, meaning "ground" or "foundation."
- om<noun suffix>: A common Old English nominal ending, now simplified to "-om" or "-um" in modern spelling.
Etymology Origin:
The word bottom traces back to Old English botm, which originally referred to the ground or soil beneath one's feet. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe the lowest part of any object or space. The "-om" suffix is a remnant of Old English inflectional endings, which were often dropped or simplified in Middle English. The word’s stability across centuries reflects its fundamental role in describing spatial relationships.
The ship sank to the bottom of the sea.
She signed her name at the bottom of the page.
The bottom drawer is stuck.
He reached the bottom of the staircase.
The glass was filled to the bottom.