Cool MateMeaning of Lower
In simple words: to make something less high or to decrease it
Lower in a sentence
- The manager decided to lower the prices to attract more customers.
- Please lower your voice; I am trying to concentrate.
- The artist aims to lower the saturation of the colors in the painting.
- He had to lower his expectations after hearing the feedback.
- The bridge must be lowered before the boat can pass underneath.
- As the sun began to lower, shadows stretched across the field.
- They decided to lower the flag at sunset, as per tradition.
- You need to lower the volume of the music; it’s too loud.
How to use Lower
Use 'lower' when referring to reducing something physically or metaphorically. It’s appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
lower + object
Memory hint
Think of a lift going down — it's lowering!
Related words
Synonyms for Lower
- demean
Common mistakes with Lower
- Confused with 'lowered' when describing past actions.
- Incorrectly using 'lower' as an adjective instead of a verb.
- Mistaking 'lower' for 'less' in some contexts.
Lower appears in
Lower in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خفض، تقليل
جعل شيء أقل ارتفاعًا أو تقليله
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিচু করা, কমানো
কোনো কিছুকে কম উঁচু করা বা কমানো।
- GermanDeutsch
Senken, herabsetzen, sinken
etwas weniger hoch machen oder es verringern
- SpanishEspañol
Bajar
hacer algo menos alto o disminuirlo
- Persianفارسی
پایین آوردن، کم کردن
کمتر کردن ارتفاع چیزی یا کم کردن مقدار آن
- FrenchFrançais
Baisser, Diminuer
faire quelque chose moins haut ou le diminuer
- Hindiहिन्दी
नीचा करना, कम करना
किसी चीज़ को कम ऊँचा करना या उसे घटाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Abbassare, Ridurre
rendere qualcosa meno alto o diminuirlo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Baixar, Abaixar, Reduzir
tornar algo menos alto ou diminuí-lo
- RussianРусский
Снизить, опустить
сделать что-то менее высоким или уменьшить это
- Urduاردو
نیچے کرنا، کم کرنا
کسی چیز کو کم اونچا کرنا یا اسے کم کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
降低
使某物变得不那么高或减少它。
More words like Lower
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Lower
What does Lower mean?
to make something less high or to decrease it
What is the definition of Lower?
to reduce something or to become less in value, quality, etc.
How do you use Lower in a sentence?
The manager decided to lower the prices to attract more customers.
Can you give another example of Lower?
Please lower your voice; I am trying to concentrate.
What are synonyms for Lower?
Common alternatives include demean.
What is the opposite of Lower?
Opposite meanings include raise, increase, elevate.
What words go with Lower?
It commonly pairs with carefully, gently, gradually, into, onto, to, carefully, gently, gradually, into, onto, to.
What are common mistakes when using Lower?
Confused with 'lowered' when describing past actions. Incorrectly using 'lower' as an adjective instead of a verb. Mistaking 'lower' for 'less' in some contexts.
How do you pronounce Lower?
US: /["/ˈləʊər/","/ˈləʊərz/","/ˈləʊərd/","/ˈləʊərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈləʊə(r)/","/ˈləʊəz/","/ˈləʊəd/","/ˈləʊərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lower?
Use 'lower' when referring to reducing something physically or metaphorically. It’s appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal writing.
What CEFR level is Lower?
"Lower" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.