lower

//ˈloʊ.ər//
A2Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Verb

lowerInfinitive
loweredPast tense
loweredPast participle
loweringPresent participle
lowersThird-person singular
1

To move something to a less high position; to bring down.

She lowered the flag at sunset.

2

To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.

We need to lower the price to attract more customers.

3

To make quieter or softer in volume.

Could you lower the music? I'm trying to study.

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Adjective

lowerCanonical form
lowerComparative
lowestSuperlative
1

Situated below another thing or at a less high level; comparative form of 'low'.

The lower shelf is easier to reach.

2

Less important or of inferior rank.

He started at a lower position in the company.

Adverb

lowerCanonical form
lowerComparative
lowestSuperlative
1

In or to a position that is less high; comparative form of 'low'.

Please hang the picture a little lower.

lower - Deep Vocabulary