be at the bottom of

VERB

cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin create generate induce lead to make precipitate produce provoke

STRONG

brainstorm breed compel effect elicit engender evoke hatch incite introduce kickoff kindle let motivate muster occasion open originate revert secure

WEAK

break in break the ice bring to pass come out with cook up dream up fire up get things rolling give rise to make up result in sow the seeds start the ball rolling think up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy discourage end halt prevent ruin stop

STRONG

block close cover delay deter finish hide hinder impede keep obstruct repress

Example Sentences

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They’re thinking, “‘Am I going to be at the bottom of the list because I took three days off, because I didn’t have child care?’”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Someone's got to be at the bottom of the bloodsucker rung, and it's the kid vamps who have no power, no say and no future.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2022

"As the costs mount up and with a choice of heating or eating, school uniforms are going to be at the bottom of the pile," she said.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2022

“But I told Coach that I wanted this moment, and, man, that was incredible. Nothing better than throwing your glove and getting to be at the bottom of the dogpile.”

From Washington Post • May 25, 2022

And I think, Please let Haven be at the bottom of the falls.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

be at the bottom of

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