Lower

Pronunciation

/ˈloʊər/

Definitions

• Adjective: Situated below or further down on a vertical scale; at a lower level or position. For example: “The lower shelf holds my books.”
• Verb: To move or place something downwards to a lower position, or to make something smaller, weaker, or less in quantity or degree. For example: “She lowered her voice so as not to disturb the sleeping baby.”
• Noun: The lower part or portion of something, especially in comparison to another part. For example: “The lower deck of the ship.”

Adjective (Definitions & Examples)

• _ comparative form of ’low’_: Less in height, rank, importance, or degree. Example: “He sat on the lower branch of the tree.”
• relating to prices, quantities, or standards: Reduced or inferior. Example: “The company is offering a lower price for their products this month.”

Verb (Definitions & Examples)

• to move something down : To cause to descend or dip. Example: “Lower the flag slowly.”
• to reduce : To make smaller or diminish in amount, level, or intensity. Example: “The government decided to lower taxes for small businesses.”

Phrases

• “Lower oneself” means to humble oneself or stoop to a less dignified level.
• “To lower one’s gaze” means to look downward respectfully or modestly.
• “Lower bound” refers to the smallest possible value in a range or set.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The lower half of the mountain is covered with dense forest.”
• Verb: “He lowered his head in shame when he realized his mistake.”
• Noun: “The lower classes of society often struggle with economic inequality.”

Synonyms

• Decrease
• Reduce
• Diminish
• Descend
• Depress (in terms of movement)
• Lower-level (as a noun)
• Inferior
• Subordinate (in terms of rank or position)