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The correct spelling is lower.
How to pronounce lower
/ˈləʊə/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈləʊə/
Say it like: Low-er
The correct spelling is lower. Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty. For example: "a low wall a low shelf"
Usage Examples
“a low wall a low shelf”
“a low bow”
“Now that was low even for you!”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
- 2.Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
- 3.Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
- 4.Humble, meek, not haughty.
- 5.Disparaging; assigning little value or excellence.
adverb
- 1.Close to the ground.
- 2.Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
- 3.With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.
- 4.Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply.
- 5.In a low mean condition; humbly; meanly.
verb
- 1.To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
- 2.To pull down
- 3.To reduce the height of
- 4.To depress as to direction
- 5.To make less elevated
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