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Meaning of lower

adjective

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty. Example: a low wall a low shelf
Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured. Example: a low bow
Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.) Example: Now that was low even for you!
Humble, meek, not haughty.
Disparaging; assigning little value or excellence. Example: She had a low opinion of cats. He took a low view of dogs.

adverb

Close to the ground.
Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently. Example: to speak low
Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply. Example: He sold his wheat low.
In a low mean condition; humbly; meanly.

verb

To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down Example: lower a bucket into a well
To pull down Example: to lower a flag
To reduce the height of Example: lower a chimney or turret
To depress as to direction Example: lower the aim of a gun
To make less elevated Example: to lower one's ambition, aspirations, or hopes

verb

To frown; to look sullen.
To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; of the sky: to be covered with dark and threatening clouds; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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