lower (n.)

  1. the lower of two berths

    [ Syn: lower berth ]

    lower (v.)

  1. move something or somebody to a lower position; take down the vase from the shelf

    [ Syn: take down , let down , get down , bring down ]

  2. set lower; lower a rating; lower expectations

    [ Syn: lour ]

  3. make lower or quieter; turn down the volume of a radio

    [ Syn: turn down , lour ]

  4. cause to drop or sink; The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir

    [ Syn: depress ]

  5. look angry or sullen, wrinkle ones forehead, as if to signal disapproval

    [ Syn: frown , glower , lour ]

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