lower
/ˈloʊər/
adjective
- Situated below something else, especially in position or rank.
- The lower part of the mountain is covered in green forests.
- The lower shelf is easier for children to reach.
- She lives on the lower floor of the apartment building.
- Less in amount, degree, or value.
- He received a lower score on the second test.
- We chose the lower price option to save money.
- The lower temperature made it feel like winter.
- Relating to the less advanced or less important part of a system.
- Lower animals like insects have simpler nervous systems.
- She teaches at a lower grade level in elementary school.
- The lower ranks in the army follow orders from their commanders.
noun
- A person or thing that is lower in position or rank.
- In the company, the lowers report to the managers.
- The upper and lowers of the team have different responsibilities.
- He started as a lower in the organization but worked his way up.
- A frowning or gloomy look (usually in the phrase 'a lower').
- She gave him a lower when he told the bad news.
- I could see a lower on her brow as she read the letter.
- His face was a dark lower after the argument.
verb
- To move something down to a lower position.
- Please lower the window so we can get some fresh air.
- The crew carefully lowered the boat into the water.
- He lowered his head to avoid hitting the low doorway.
- To reduce the amount, level, or intensity of something.
- You should lower the volume on your music so you don't disturb the neighbors.
- Drinking plenty of water can help lower your risk of getting sick.
- The store decided to lower its prices for the holiday sale.
- To make something less in rank, value, or quality.
- Spreading false rumors can lower a person's reputation.
- They refused to lower their standards just to finish the project faster.
- Cheating on the test will lower your grade.
- To become less or decrease.
- The temperature is expected to lower overnight.
- Water levels in the river lower during the dry season.
- His voice lowered as he told the secret.