lower — being below in position, rank, or level
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being below in position, rank, or level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈloʊər/
Korean meaning: 더 낮은, 더 아래의
Korean pronunciation: **로**워
Example Sentences
- Can you please lower the music? I'm trying to study for my IELTS exam.
- My mom told me to lower my standards when dating, but I said I'd rather stay single than date someone who doesn't like pizza.
- The teacher asked us to lower our voices, but everyone just started whispering gossip louder.
lower
ADJECTIVE//ˈloʊər//
being below in position, rank, or level
A lower student bends down to pick up pencil from classroom floor
To lower yourself is to gain true power — the deeper you go, the stronger your flower
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'lower', the comparative form of 'low', which came from Old Norse 'lágr' meaning 'not high'. The word originally meant 'more low' and later developed into a verb meaning 'to make lower'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Can you please lower the music? I'm trying to study for my IELTS exam.”
“My mom told me to lower my standards when dating, but I said I'd rather stay single than date someone who doesn't like pizza.”
“The teacher asked us to lower our voices, but everyone just started whispering gossip louder.”
“The government plans to lower taxes to boost the economy.”
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