Lower: meaning, definitions and examples

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lower

[ ˈloʊər ]

^{Context #1}

in a comparison

comparative of low

Synonyms

inferior, lesser

Examples of usage

His score was lower than hers.
The temperature is lower today.

^{Context #2}

below the normal or standard

a lower level or rank

Synonyms

bottom, under

Examples of usage

He moved to a lower position in the company.
She lives on the lower floor.

^{Context #3}

move or cast down

to lower the flag

Synonyms

decrease, reduce

Examples of usage

He lowered his voice.
She lowered the volume of the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "lower" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inferior

🇮🇳 निचला

🇩🇪 niedriger

🇮🇩 lebih rendah

🇺🇦 нижчий

🇵🇱 niższy

🇯🇵 下の

🇫🇷 inférieur

🇪🇸 inferior

🇹🇷 daha düşük

🇰🇷 더 낮은

🇸🇦 أدنى

🇨🇿 nižší

🇸🇰 nižší

🇨🇳 较低的

🇸🇮 nižji

🇮🇸 lægri

🇰🇿 төменгі

🇬🇪 უფრო დაბალი

🇦🇿 aşağı

🇲🇽 inferior

Word origin

The word 'lower' has its origins in Old English 'hlāwer' which meant 'to bend, cause to bend, make low'. Over time, it has evolved to have various meanings related to position, comparison, or degree. The use of 'lower' as a comparative adjective is common in English language to indicate a lesser degree or rank.

See also: below, low, lowball, lowbrow, lowest, lowlife, lowliness, lowly, lowness.