Meaning & Definition of Lower in English
English⟶
Lower
/loʊər/
noun
1. The lower of two berths
synonym:
- lower berth,
- lower
verb
1. Move something or somebody to a lower position
- "Take down the vase from the shelf"
synonym:
- lower,
- take down,
- let down,
- get down,
- bring down
2. Set lower
- "Lower a rating"
- "Lower expectations"
synonym:
- lower,
- lour
3. Make lower or quieter
- "Turn down the volume of a radio"
synonym:
- turn down,
- lower,
- lour
4. Cause to drop or sink
- "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"
synonym:
- lower,
- depress
5. Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
synonym:
- frown,
- glower,
- lour,
- lower
Examples of using
If you want to go on with the conversation, you'd better speak a bit lower.
Please lower the window.
Can't you lower your voice?