LOWER Synonyms: 372 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈlō-ər

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as in less

having not so great importance or rank as another a lower position in the company

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as in lowest

situated lower down this book goes on the lower shelf

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verb (1)

ˈlō-ər

as in to throw

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place

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as in to decline

to go to a lower level especially abruptly prices of the new type of televisions lowered considerably as competition and sales increased

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as in to reduce

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable

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as in to decrease

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the noise of the jet engine lowered as the plane disappeared in the distance

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as in to humiliate

to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes how could you lower yourself by passing off someone else's work as your own?

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as in to depress

to diminish the price or value of over time, inflation lowers incomes and savings in terms of actual buying power

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verb (2)

ˈlau̇(-ə)r

variants also lour

as in to darken

to take on a gloomy or forbidding look the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm

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as in to glare

to look with anger or disapproval the motorist lowered at the jerk who had cut in front of her

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lower

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noun

variants also lour

as in frown

a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval he turned to see the scornful lower on her face

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In Japan and the European Union, women are actually taxed at a lower rate. —

Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023 For instance, a married couple earning $200,000 in both 2022 and 2023 would save $900 in taxes this year because more of their income would be taxed at a lower rate, according to Tim Steffen, director of tax planning with Baird. —

Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2023 The latter should also help address issues around inaccessible public transport and the lower rate of automobile ownership amongst people with disabilities. —

Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 The trial did not observe a lower rate of maternal deaths among women who got the antibiotic versus those who got the placebo. —

Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for lower

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