lower

US /ˈloʊ.ɚ/

UK /ˈloʊ.ɚ/

1.

move (something) downwards or to a lower position

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Please lower your voice.

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They had to lower the flag at sunset.

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drop let down

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raise elevate

2.

reduce (something) in amount, extent, or intensity

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The company decided to lower its prices.

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We need to lower our expectations.

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reduce decrease

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increase raise

1.

less high in position

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The sun was lower in the sky.

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He spoke in a lower tone.

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inferior subordinate

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higher upper

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lower class