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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"

adjective
  1. 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. 2

    Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.

    "a low bow"

  3. 3

    Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)

    "Now that was low even for you!"

  4. 4

    Humble, meek, not haughty.

adverb
  1. 1

    Close to the ground.

  2. 2

    Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.

  3. 3

    With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.

    "to speak low"

  4. 4

    Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply.

    "He sold his wheat low."

verb
  1. 1

    To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down

    "lower a bucket into a well"

  2. 2

    To pull down

    "to lower a flag"

  3. 3

    To reduce the height of

    "lower a chimney or turret"

  4. 4

    To depress as to direction

    "lower the aim of a gun"

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