Lower — synonyms, lower antonyms, definition

1. lower (a) 2

dependent inferior insignificant junior less lesser minor nether petty second secondary small subject subordinate subsidiary under

2. lower (Verb) 2

abase abate abridge bate belittle bring down canker cheapen check contract corrupt couch curb curtail cut cut down darken debase debauch decline • • • raise

lower (Verb) — Move something down to a less high position. ex. "lower the vase from the shelf"

lower (Verb) — Reduce the ranking, degree, intensity, strength, etc., of. ex. "lower expectations" ex. "lower a rating"

lower (Verb) — Make quieter. ex. "lower the volume of a radio"

lower (Verb) — Cause to drop or sink. ex. "The lack of rain had lowered the water level in the reservoir"

lower (Verb) — Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval.

alter change decrease devalue displace grimace lessen make a face minify modify move pull a face depress derate dip incline reef scowl subdue subordinate

3. lower (a/o) 2

inferior less nether under

4. lower (Adjective) 2

bluer gloomier grimmer humbler lowlier more abject more broken more crushed more depleted more depressed more dispirited more down more down in the mouth more downcast more downhearted more humbled more humiliated more low-down more low-pitched more low-spirited • • • higher

lower (Adjective) — Less than normal in degree, intensity or amount. ex. "low prices" ex. "the reservoir is low"

lower (Adjective) — Not high; being at or having a relatively small elevation or height. ex. "low ceilings" ex. "low clouds" ex. "low hills" ex. "the sun is low" ex. "low furniture" ex. "a low bow"

lower (Adjective) — Very low in volume. ex. "a low murmur" ex. "the low-toned murmur of the surf"

lower (Adjective) — Unrefined in character. ex. "low comedy"

lower (Adjective) — Used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency.

lower (Adjective) — Of the most contemptible kind. ex. "a low stunt to pull" ex. "a low-down sneak"

lower (Adjective) — Low or inferior in station or quality. ex. "a low cottage"

lower (Adjective) — No longer sufficient. ex. "supplies are low"

lower (Adjective) — Subdued or brought low in condition or status. ex. "brought low"

lower (Adjective) — Filled with melancholy and despondency. ex. "low at the thought of what he had to face" ex. "low-spirited at the thought of what he had to face"

degree grade height level pitch tallness

5. lower (Noun) 2

lower berth

lower (Noun) — The lower of two berths.

berth built in bed bunk