lower

• يصف ما هو أدنى أو أخفض من شيء آخر في المكان، أو ما هو أقل في المقدار أو الدرجة أو المرتبة.

Describes something that is situated below something else, or is less in amount, degree, or rank.

1. Position belowA2formal

   Situated below something else, especially in height or rank.

   أدنى

   • The lower shelf is easier for children to reach.
   • He lives on the lower floor of the building.
   • The lower part of the mountain is covered in forest.

   المرادفاتbeneathinferiornethersubjacentunderunderneath

   الأضدادsuperiortopupper

2. Less in amount or degreeA2formal

   Smaller in quantity, value, or intensity.

   أقلّ

   • We expect lower temperatures tomorrow.
   • She received a lower score on the second test.
   • The store offers lower prices during the sale.

   المرادفاتdecreaseddiminishedlesserreduced

   الأضدادmore

3. Less important or inferiorB1formal

   Having a lower rank, status, or quality.

   أدنى

   • He was assigned to a lower position in the company.
   • The lower classes often face more economic challenges.
   • This product is of lower quality than the original.

   المرادفاتhumbleinferiorjuniorlesserlowlymenialminorsecondarysubordinate

   الأضدادbettersuperior

• ظرف يدل على الوقوع في موضع منخفض أو على مستوى أو درجة دنيا، ويُستعمل لوصف شيء قريب من الأرض أو لصوت خفيض أو لأدنى حد.

An adverb meaning 'in or to a low position, level, or degree.' It is used to describe something situated near the ground, at a reduced volume, or at a minimal level. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. At or to a low positionA2formal

   In or to a position that is not high; near the ground or bottom.

   منخفضًا

   • The plane flew low over the city.
   • He bent low to pick up the coin.
   • The sun hung low in the sky.

   المرادفاتbelowbeneathdowndownwarddownwards

   الأضدادhigh

2. At a low volume or pitchA2formal

   At a low level of sound or musical pitch.

   بصوت منخفض

   • Please speak low so you don't wake the baby.
   • The bass played low in the background.
   • She sang low and softly.

   المرادفاتfaintlygently

   الأضدادhighloudly

3. At a low price or valueB1formal

   At a low cost, price, or numerical value.

   بِسِعْرٍ مُنْخَفِض

   • The stocks are trading low this week.
   • We bought the house low and sold it high.
   • The temperature dropped low overnight.

   المرادفاتcheaplyinexpensively

   الأضدادdearhigh

• اسم يدل على صيغة المقارنة من 'منخفض'، ويشير إلى ما هو أدنى أو في مستوى أخفض من حيث المكان أو الرتبة أو الدرجة. كما يُستعمل للدلالة على الجزء السفلي أو عملية التخفيض والإنقاص.

A noun referring to a comparative form of 'low', indicating something that is situated below or at a reduced level in position, rank, or degree.

غير معدود

1. Facial expressionB2formalbritish

   A dark, angry, or threatening look; a scowl.

   نظرة عبوس

   • He gave her a lower of disapproval.
   • The teacher's lower silenced the noisy classroom.
   • She met his angry lower with a calm smile.

   المرادفاتfrownglareglowerscowl

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إنزال شيء إلى موضع أدنى، أو تقليل مقداره أو درجته أو شدته، أو جعله أقل ارتفاعًا أو صوتًا أو سطوعًا.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something to a lower position, reducing something in amount, degree, or intensity, or making something less loud or bright.

1. Move downwardsA2formal

   To move something to a lower position or level.

   خفض

   • He lowered the window to let in fresh air.
   • The crane lowered the heavy box onto the truck.
   • She lowered her head in shame.

   المرادفاتbring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   الأضدادelevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

   To decrease the amount, value, or intensity of something.

   خَفَّضَ

   • The store lowered its prices for the sale.
   • Please lower the volume of the music.
   • The government plans to lower taxes next year.

   المرادفاتabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   الأضدادaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

   To bring someone down in rank, dignity, or respect.

   إذلال

   • He would never lower himself to cheat.
   • The insult lowered her status in the group.
   • Don't lower your standards for anyone.

   المرادفاتabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   الأضدادdignifyelevateexalthonoruplift