5 letter words starting with LOW

Lower 1. Parts of Speech

Lower can function as a verb, adjective, or noun.

2. Definitions

• As a verb, lower means to move something down or make it less high.
• As an adjective, lower describes something that is situated below or closer to the ground.
• As a noun, lower refers to the part of the body below the waist, especially the buttocks and thighs.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈloʊər/
• UK: /ˈlaʊə/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "lower" has Germanic origins and has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used in everyday language to describe the position or movement of objects. As a noun, "lower" is often used in anatomy to describe the lower part of the body.

5. Synonyms

• Decrease
• Reduce
• Diminish
• Descend
• Drop

6. Related Words

• Below
• Depth
• Level
• Raise
• Upper

7. Example Sentences

• He had to lower his head to enter the small room.
• The sun began to lower in the sky.
• She felt a sharp pain in her lower back.
• The price of the product was lowered by 20%.
• The athlete lowered his time in the 100-meter dash.

Lowly Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Lowly means humble or modest in nature, rank, or status. It can also mean inferior in quality or character. Pronunciations: US: /ˈloʊ.li/; UK: /ˈləʊ.li/ Origin and Usage: The word lowly originated from the Middle English word "lowli," which means "humble." It was first recorded in the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe someone or something that is modest, unassuming, or of low rank or status. It can also be used to describe something that is of inferior quality or character. Synonyms: Humble, modest, unassuming, meek, unpretentious, simple, plain, inferior, base, mean, ignoble. Related Words: Humble, meek, plain. Example Sentences:

• The lowly clerk worked hard to earn his promotion.
• Despite his lowly status, he was respected by all who knew him.
• She lived in a lowly cottage on the outskirts of town.
• The lowly quality of the product led to its failure in the market.