lower

• Beschreibt etwas, das sich weiter unten befindet als etwas anderes, oder eine geringere Größe, Stufe oder einen niedrigeren Rang hat.

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.

   Unterer

   • 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.

   Synonymebeneathinferiornethersubjacentunderunderneath

   Antonymesuperiortopupper

2. Less in amount or degreeA2formal

   Smaller in quantity, value, or intensity.

   Niedriger

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

   Synonymedecreaseddiminishedlesserreduced

   Antonymemore

3. Less important or inferiorB1formal

   Having a lower rank, status, or quality.

   Niedriger

   • 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.

   Synonymehumbleinferiorjuniorlesserlowlymenialminorsecondarysubordinate

   Antonymebettersuperior

• Adverb, das eine niedrige Position, Höhe, Stufe oder Lautstärke bezeichnet; es beschreibt etwas, das sich nahe am Boden, in geringer Höhe, leise oder auf einem minimalen Niveau befindet. Die Form stimmt mit dem Adjektiv überein.

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.

   niedrig

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

   Synonymebelowbeneathdowndownwarddownwards

   Antonymehigh

2. At a low volume or pitchA2formal

   At a low level of sound or musical pitch.

   Leise

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

   Synonymefaintlygently

   Antonymehighloudly

3. At a low price or valueB1formal

   At a low cost, price, or numerical value.

   niedrig

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

   Synonymecheaplyinexpensively

   Antonymedearhigh

• Substantiv, das den Komparativ von 'niedrig' bezeichnet und darauf verweist, dass etwas tiefer oder auf einem niedrigeren Niveau hinsichtlich Position, Rang oder Grad liegt.

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.

unzählbar

1. Facial expressionB2formalbritish

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

   finsterer Blick

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

   Synonymefrownglareglowerscowl

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas in eine tiefere Position zu bringen, etwas in Menge, Grad oder Intensität zu verringern oder etwas leiser oder weniger hell zu machen.

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.

   Senken

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

   Synonymebring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   Antonymeelevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

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

   Senken

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

   Synonymeabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   Antonymeaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

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

   Erniedrigen

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

   Synonymeabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   Antonymedignifyelevateexalthonoruplift