lowered (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈloʊərd/
Definition
Made or became lower in position, level, or amount.
Examples
The fisherman lowered his voice when he entered the library.
She lowered the price of the car to attract more buyers.
He lowered the bucket into the well to fetch water.
How to Use lowered
- lower something (verb)
- To move something to a lower position. — "He lowered the flag at sunset."
- lower something by X (prepositional phrase)
- To reduce something by a specific amount or degree. — "They lowered the price by 10%."
- lower oneself (verb)
- To behave in a way that is considered undignified or less respectable. — "He refused to lower himself to their level of insults."
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