What does LOWER mean?

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.