Simple meaning
What does Lower mean?
to move down.
Dictionary definition
To move something down to a lower level.
Example sentences
Lower in a sentence
easy
The character will lower across the field.
medium
In science class, we watched how objects lower over time.
hard
Writers use words like lower to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
Synonyms
Words like Lower
dropClose meaning in many contexts.
reduceSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
liftA helpful opposite in common use.
raiseAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Lower word family
Base word
lower
verb
lowers
Moves down now or often.
verb
lowered
Moved down in the past.
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What does lower mean?
LOWER means to move down.
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