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 lower lower /ˈloʊɝ/

noun

  1. The lower of two berths  ( lower , lower berth )
    the lower of two berths

verb

  1. () Move something or somebody to a lower position  ( get down , bring down , take down , let down , lower )
    move something or somebody to a lower position
     Take down the vase from the shelf
    take down the vase from the shelf
  2. () Set lower  ( lour , lower )
    set lower
     Lower a rating
    lower a rating
     Lower expectations
    lower expectations
  3. () Make lower or quieter  ( lour , turn down , lower )
    make lower or quieter
     Turn down the volume of a radio
    turn down the volume of a radio
  4. Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval  ( glower , lour , lower , frown )
    look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
     I could see my boss's frown when I told him about my mistake
    I could see my boss's frown when I told him about my mistake
  5. Cause to drop or sink  ( depress , lower )
    cause to drop or sink
     The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir
    The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir