lower
lower /ˈloʊɝ/
noun
-
The lower of two berths
(
lower
, lower berth
)
the lower of two berths
verb
-
()
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
-
()
Set lower
(
lour
, lower
)
set lower
Lower a rating
lower a rating
Lower expectations
lower expectations
-
()
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
-
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
-
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