lower (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊər/

Definition

To move or bring something down to a lower level or position.

Examples

• The pilot had to lower the plane to avoid the storm clouds.

• Could you lower the volume on the TV? It's too loud.

• They lowered the coffin into the grave during the funeral.

How to Use lower

lower something (collocation)

To move or bring something down to a lower level or position. — "The workers lowered the heavy equipment from the building."

lower something to something (prepositional phrase)

To move or bring something down to a specific lower level or position. — "They lowered the boat to the water's surface."

lower something by something (prepositional phrase)

To reduce something by a specific amount or degree. — "The company managed to lower costs by 15%."

lower oneself (phrasal verb)

To behave in a way that is considered morally or socially inferior. — "She felt she had lowered herself by accepting the bribe."

Synonyms of lower

Words with a similar meaning to lower:

• reduce
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• depress

Antonyms of lower

Words with the opposite meaning to lower:

• raise
• increase
• elevate

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