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Lower
/ˈləʊə/
Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
📖 Definitions of "Lower"
- 1
Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
"a low wall a low shelf"
- 2
Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
"a low bow"
- 3
Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
"Now that was low even for you!"
- 4
Humble, meek, not haughty.
- 1
Close to the ground.
- 2
Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
- 3
With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.
"to speak low"
- 4
Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply.
"He sold his wheat low."
- 1
To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
"lower a bucket into a well"
- 2
To pull down
"to lower a flag"
- 3
To reduce the height of
"lower a chimney or turret"
- 4
To depress as to direction
"lower the aim of a gun"
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