lower

adjective

  • Not high; close to the ground.
  • Smaller than normal; below average height.
  • Not important or respected.
  • Feeling sad or down.
  • Quiet or soft in sound.

verb

  • To let something down.
  • To pull something down.
  • To make something less high.

adverb

  • Close to the ground.
  • Not loudly; softly.


Synonym

  • reduce
  • drop
  • cut

Antonym

  • high
  • tall

Sentences

  • I will lower the flag at sunset.
  • Can you lower the volume of the music?
  • The chair is lower than the desk.
  • He tried to lower his score in the game.
  • The sun is lower in the sky during winter.

Word Explanation:

  • Lower means to bring something down. For example, if you lower your hand, you move it down from where it was.

Word in hindi

नीचे (neeche)

neeche

Other variations in hindi

  • नीचा (neecha) neecha
  • कम (kam) kam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'lower' mean?

The word 'lower' means to make something go down or to be at a smaller height.

How do you pronounce 'lower'?

You pronounce 'lower' like this: 'loh-er'.

What is the origin of the word 'lower'?

The word 'lower' comes from the Old English word 'lōwra', which means 'less high'.

What is the meaning of 'lower' in Hindi?

The word 'lower' in Hindi is 'निम्न' (Nimn).

What is the meaning of 'lower' in Kannada?

The word 'lower' in Kannada is 'ಕೀಳ್ಮಟ್ಟ' (Kīḷmaṭṭa).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

When you lower your voice, it can make people listen more closely!

Proverb

A soft answer turns away wrath. (This means being calm can help solve problems.)

Quote

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela

Mini blog:

Momo's Magical Adventure

In a world where everything is bright and high, there’s a little mouse named Momo who loves to explore the lower parts of the garden. Momo finds the soft, cool grass and the tiny flowers that grow close to the ground. One day, Momo discovers a secret path that leads to a hidden pond!

“Wow!” squeaks Momo, “There’s so much to see down here!”

Momo learns that sometimes, the best adventures are found when we look lower. So, next time you’re outside, remember to peek down low—you might find something magical waiting just for you!