Lower

/ˈləʊə/

The meaning and definition of Lower, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
    “a low wall a low shelf”
  2. Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
    “Now that was low even for you!”
verb
  1. To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
    “lower a bucket into a well”
  2. To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of
    “lower distilled liquors”
Synonyms blue depressed down gloomy miserable sad
Antonyms high tall

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