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lower

/ˈləʊə/

/ˈloʊər/

lower bodies

lower body

lowerverb

lowered

Past Simple

lowered

Past Participle

lowering

Gerund

/ˈləʊ.ə/

/ˈloʊ.ɚ/

Translations

опускать

He decided to lower the flag.

Он решил опустить флаг.

понижать

The company plans to lower prices next month.

Компания планирует понизить цены в следующем месяце.

снижать

They need to lower the temperature in the room.

Им нужно снизить температуру в комнате.

Additional translations

унижать

Definitions

To move something to a position that is below or less than its previous position.

He lowered the flag at sunset.

To reduce the amount, degree, or intensity of something.

The company decided to lower the prices of their products.

To make something less loud or less bright.

She lowered her voice to avoid waking the baby.

To diminish in value or quality.

The scandal lowered his reputation in the community.

To appear dark and threatening; to frown or look sullen.

Storm clouds lowered over the valley as evening approached.

Synonyms

Antonyms

loweradverb

Definitions

At or to a position further down; in a lower manner or pitch.

Please sing a little lower so the harmony blends.

Synonyms

further down

farther down

downhill

lowernoun

lowers

/ˈləʊə/

/ˈloʊər/

Translations

нижняя часть

The lower part of the building was damaged in the storm.

Нижняя часть здания была повреждена во время шторма.

низ

The lower of the two shelves is where we keep the plates.

На нижней из двух полок мы храним тарелки.

Additional translations

подножие

нижний этаж

Definitions

A frown or scowl (rare, archaic).

His face was set in a permanent lower as he listened to the bad news.

A person or device that lowers or lets something down.

The casket was guided by an automatic lower into the grave.

Synonyms

loweradjective

/ˈləʊ.ə/

/ˈloʊ.ɚ/

Translations

нижний

The lower shelf is where we keep the canned goods.

На нижней полке мы храним консервы.

низший

He belongs to the lower class in society.

Он принадлежит к низшему классу в обществе.

Additional translations

более низкий

нижестоящий

Definitions

Situated below or at a lesser height or level.

The lower shelf is where we keep the canned goods.

Less in amount, degree, or rank.

The lower temperature today makes it feel like winter.

Pertaining to the bottom part of something.

The lower half of the painting is dominated by dark colors.

Synonyms

Antonyms

lowadverb

lower

Functions as an adverb indicating position, price, or volume.

Definitions

In or to a low position or level.

The bird flew low over the water.

At or for a low price.

They bought the shares low and sold them high.

With a quiet or hushed voice; softly.

Speak low, the baby is sleeping.

With a deep pitch or tone.

The singer could sing surprisingly low for someone her size.

Synonyms

quietly

softly

in a low voice

in a whisper

sotto voce

under one's breath

lowadjective

lower

Comp.

lower

Comp.

lowest

Super.

/ləʊ/

/loʊ/

Translations

низкий

The low ceiling made the room feel cramped.

Низкий потолок делал комнату тесной.

невысокий

The fence was low enough for the dog to jump over.

Забор был невысоким, и собака могла его перепрыгнуть.

слабый

The patient had a low pulse rate.

У пациента был слабый пульс.

тихий

She spoke in a low voice so as not to wake the baby.

Она говорила тихим голосом, чтобы не разбудить ребенка.

Additional translations

Definitions

Situated or placed at a small distance above the ground or another surface.

The low branches of the tree were easy to reach.

Of less than average height or depth.

The low fence barely reached my knees.

Having a small amount of something, especially a small amount of a particular quality or substance.

The soup was low in salt, making it a healthier option.

Of a reduced or below normal level, especially in terms of intensity, volume, or amount.

The radio was set to a low volume so it wouldn't disturb anyone.

Of inferior quality or status.

The low quality of the fabric made it unsuitable for the dress.

Depressed in mood or spirit.

She felt low after hearing the disappointing news.

Having a deep pitch or tone.

His voice was low and gravelly, filling the room with resonance.

Synonyms

Antonyms

lownoun

Definitions

A low point or level, especially in terms of mood or performance.

After the team lost the championship, morale was at an all-time low.

A region of low atmospheric pressure.

The weather forecast predicts a low moving in from the west, bringing rain and wind.

The characteristic deep vocal sound made by cattle; a moo.

We heard the low of a distant calf across the field.

A low-lying area of land.

The floodwaters receded, leaving the low covered in silt.

lowverb

Definitions

To make the characteristic deep sound of a cow.

The cows began to low as the farmer approached with their feed.