lower (Meaning)
lower (n)
the lower of two berths
lower (v)
move something or somebody to a lower position
set lower
make lower or quieter
cause to drop or sink
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
lower (a.)
Compar. of Low, a.
To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down; as, to lower a bucket into a well; to lower a sail or a boat; sometimes, to pull down; as, to lower a flag.
To reduce the height of; as, to lower a fence or wall; to lower a chimney or turret.
To depress as to direction; as, to lower the aim of a gun; to make less elevated as to object; as, to lower one's ambition, aspirations, or hopes.
To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of; as, to lower the temperature of anything; to lower one's vitality; to lower distilled liquors.
To bring down; to humble; as, to lower one's pride.
To reduce in value, amount, etc. ; as, to lower the price of goods, the rate of interest, etc.
lower (v. i.)
To fall; to sink; to grow less; to diminish; to decrease; as, the river lowered as rapidly as it rose.
To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; to be covered with dark and threatening clouds, as the sky; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.
To frown; to look sullen.
lower (n.)
Cloudiness; gloominess.
A frowning; sullenness.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lower
lower Sentence Examples
- The stock market experienced a lower close after disappointing earnings reports.
- The floodwaters gradually lowered, allowing residents to return to their homes.
- The technician lowered the suspension on the car, improving its handling.
- The elevator lowered us slowly to the ground floor.
- The athlete lowered the bar by setting a new world record.
- The volume on the stereo was too loud, so I lowered it.
- The temperature lowered significantly overnight, bringing frost to the ground.
- The price of gasoline has lowered in recent months.
- The river's current lowered as we approached the dam.
- The curtains lowered, casting a dim hue over the room.
FAQs About the word lower
the lower of two berths, move something or somebody to a lower position, set lower, make lower or quieter, cause to drop or sink, look angry or sullen, wrinkle
less, smaller, lesser, minor, junior, subordinate, inferior,small, associate, mean
major, greater, higher, greater, more, major, more,higher, prime, superior
The stock market experienced a lower close after disappointing earnings reports.
The floodwaters gradually lowered, allowing residents to return to their homes.
The technician lowered the suspension on the car, improving its handling.
The elevator lowered us slowly to the ground floor.
