“lower”

Definitions

• adjective

  the bottom one of two

  Synonyms: abase, abash, abated, ablated, abridge, apprehend, approach, attenuated, await, bated, belittle, belittled

  Antonyms: upper

• noun

  the lower of two berths

  Synonyms: lower berth

• verb

  move something or somebody to a lower position

  Synonyms: take down, let down, get down, bring down

  Antonyms: raise

  • Example:“take down the vase from the shelf”

• verb

  set lower

  Synonyms: lour

  • Example:“lower a rating”
  • Example:“lower expectations”

• verb

  make lower or quieter

  Synonyms: turn down, lour

  • Example:“turn down the volume of a radio”

• verb

  cause to drop or sink

  Synonyms: depress

  • Example:“The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir.”