lower
gb/lˈoʊɚ/ us/lˈoʊɚ/
A2
Engels
~ 2800
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Werkwoord
A2
action
1
Reduce height, amount, or intensity
To make something go down or become smaller in number, level, or strength.
Gebruikspatroon:
to lower [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lower' with 'reduce' in abstract contexts; 'lower' is more common for physical level or direct control actions.
Synoniemen
reduce (Common, general term for making something less in amount or size.)
Antoniemen
raise (Means to make something higher or greater in amount or level.)
Woordcombinaties
lower the price
|lower the volume
|lower expectations
|lower the flag
Thema's
daily life
|measurement
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Please lower the volume; it's too loud.
- The company decided to lower prices to attract more customers.
- Lower the blinds before the sun gets too strong.
- They lowered the flag to half-mast.
- The doctor advised him to lower his salt intake.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Please lower the music.
- Lower the chair so I can sit.
- Lower the price for this shirt.
- He lowered his head to look at the floor.
adjective
A2
relation
2
Situated beneath or less important
Being under something else in place or having less power or importance.
Synoniemen
bottom (Refers to the base or lowest part of something; not always about rank.)
Antoniemen
upper (Means higher in position or rank.)
Woordcombinaties
lower level
|lower rank
|lower floor
|lower part
Thema's
geography
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Our office is on the lower floor of the building.
- He works in the lower ranks of management.
- The lower shelves are for children's books.
- The lower part of the mountain is covered in forest.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We live on the lower floor.
- The lower shelf has books.
- The lower part of the wall is red.
Werkwoord
A2
action
3
Move something downwards
To move something to a lower place.
Gebruikspatroon:
to lower [something] [somewhere]
Synoniemen
let down (Informal phrase meaning to move something down, often slowly.)
Antoniemen
lift (Means to move something upward physically.)
Woordcombinaties
lower a rope
|lower a basket
|lower a boat
Thema's
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- They lowered the boat into the water.
- Please lower the ladder carefully.
- He lowered his head in shame.
- The workers lowered the heavy box onto the floor.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Lower the box to the floor.
- He lowered his head.
- They lowered the rope into the well.
adjective
B1
property
4
Smaller in quantity or degree
Less in number, price, size, or level than another thing.
Synoniemen
lesser (More formal and less common; means smaller in importance or degree.)
Antoniemen
higher (Means greater in amount, value, or degree.)
Woordcombinaties
lower cost
|lower risk
|lower temperature
Thema's
measurement
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- This store offers lower prices than its competitors.
- Lower temperatures are expected tonight.
- He has a lower income than most of his friends.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- This shirt has a lower price.
- Today has a lower temperature than yesterday.
- She has a lower score than him.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
lower
IPA
GB/lˈoʊɚ/
US/lˈoʊɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
lower (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (lower)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: lower
- 3rd Person Singular: lowers
- Present Participle: lowering
- Past: lowered
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
lower one's guard
1/lˈoʊɚ wˈʌnz ɡˈɑɹd/
idiom
Become less cautious or defensive
To stop being careful and ready to protect yourself from problems or danger.
Voorbeelden
- He lowered his guard and was quickly defeated.
- Don't lower your guard when dealing with strangers.
lower oneself to [do something]
1/lˈoʊɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Do something beneath dignity or status
To do something you think is not good enough for you or is below your position.
Voorbeelden
- She refused to lower herself to argue with them.
- I won't lower myself to cheating just to win.
lower the bar
1/lˈoʊɚ ðə bˈɑɹ/
idiom
Reduce standard for success
To make it easier to succeed by having a smaller goal or standard.
Voorbeelden
- The school decided to lower the bar for passing grades.
- We don't want to lower the bar just to get more participants.