Lower /ˈləʊə/

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

Definition

adjective

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
“a low wall a low shelf”
Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
“a low bow”

adverb

Close to the ground.
Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.

verb

To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
“lower a bucket into a well”
To pull down
“to lower a flag”

Synonyms blue depressed down gloomy miserable sad

Antonyms high tall

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