lower

• Descreve algo que está situado abaixo de outra coisa, ou que tem menor quantidade, grau, intensidade ou posição hierárquica.

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.

   Inferior

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeneathinferiornethersubjacentunderunderneath

   Antônimossuperiortopupper

2. Less in amount or degreeA2formal

   Smaller in quantity, value, or intensity.

   Mais baixo

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

   Sinônimosdecreaseddiminishedlesserreduced

   Antônimosmore

3. Less important or inferiorB1formal

   Having a lower rank, status, or quality.

   Inferior

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshumbleinferiorjuniorlesserlowlymenialminorsecondarysubordinate

   Antônimosbettersuperior

• Advérbio que significa 'em ou para uma posição, nível ou grau baixo'. Usado para descrever algo próximo do chão, em volume reduzido ou em nível mínimo. A forma coincide com o adjetivo.

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.

   Baixo

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

   Sinônimosbelowbeneathdowndownwarddownwards

   Antônimoshigh

2. At a low volume or pitchA2formal

   At a low level of sound or musical pitch.

   Baixo volume

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

   Sinônimosfaintlygently

   Antônimoshighloudly

3. At a low price or valueB1formal

   At a low cost, price, or numerical value.

   A preço baixo

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

   Sinônimoscheaplyinexpensively

   Antônimosdearhigh

• Substantivo que indica a forma comparativa de 'baixo', referindo-se ao que está mais abaixo ou em nível inferior em posição, grau, hierarquia ou intensidade.

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.

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1. Facial expressionB2formalbritish

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

   Sobrancelha carregada

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

   Sinônimosfrownglareglowerscowl

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de mover algo para uma posição mais baixa, reduzir algo em quantidade, grau ou intensidade, ou tornar algo menos alto, menos forte ou menos brilhante.

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.

   Abaixar

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

   Sinônimosbring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   Antônimoselevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

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

   Reduzir

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

   Sinônimosabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   Antônimosaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

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

   Rebaixar

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

   Sinônimosabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   Antônimosdignifyelevateexalthonoruplift