Lower

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊər/

Lower (verb)

  1. To move something to a position that is not as high.
  2. To make a number, price, or level go down.

Examples

  • Please lower the blinds to block the sunlight.
  • He lowered the flag at sunset.

Common collocations: lower the blinds, lower the flag, lower the volume, lower the price, lower emissions

Lower (adjective)

  1. Situated or ranked below others in importance or quality.
  2. Located at a position that is not high.

Examples

  • His grades were lower than expected this semester.
  • The temperature today is lower than usual.

Synonyms of Lower

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Lower

  • — when referring to increasing height or position
  • — when referring to increasing amount or level