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lowered

 

[ ˈloʊərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Lowered is the past tense of lower. It means to move something to a lower position or level.

Synonyms

decrease, diminish, reduce

Examples of usage

  • The teacher lowered the volume of the music.
  • She lowered her hand after asking a question.

Translations

Translations of the word "lowered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abaixado

🇮🇳 निचला

🇩🇪 gesenkt

🇮🇩 diturunkan

🇺🇦 понижений

🇵🇱 obniżony

🇯🇵 下げられた (sagerareta)

🇫🇷 abaissé

🇪🇸 bajado

🇹🇷 düşürülmüş

🇰🇷 낮추어진

🇸🇦 منخفض

🇨🇿 snížený

🇸🇰 znížený

🇨🇳 降低 (jiàngdī)

🇸🇮 znižan

🇮🇸 lækkaður

🇰🇿 төмендетілген

🇬🇪 დაქვემდებარებული

🇦🇿 azaldılmış

🇲🇽 bajado

Word origin

The word 'lowered' comes from the verb 'lower,' which has been in use since the 14th century. The word has Old English and Middle English origins, ultimately deriving from the Proto-Germanic word 'lukrajan.' Over time, 'lower' has evolved to include various meanings related to reducing or moving something to a lower position.

See also: lowering.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,667, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.