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UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈləʊər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈloʊɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(lōər for 1; louər, louər for 2)

From low (adv):
lower
adv comparative
lowest
adv superlative
From low (adj):
lower
adj comparative
lowest
adj superlative

lower
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Sense: Adjective: further down
Synonyms:
lower down, further down, below Collocations, under Collocations, underneath Collocations, deeper
Sense: Adjective: inferior
Synonyms:
inferior, junior Collocations, minor Collocations, lesser Collocations, subordinate, second-class, second-string, second-fiddle
Sense: Adjective: darker or dimmer
Synonyms:
darker, dimmer, dimmed, dipped (UK), subdued Collocations, waning, fading Collocations, dying Collocations
Sense: Verb: cause to fall
Synonyms:
reduce Collocations, bring down, decrease Collocations, diminish Collocations, lessen, deplete Collocations, shrink Collocations, minimize, minimise (UK), pull down, let down, let sth fall, cut Collocations, slash Collocations
Sense: Verb: devalue or cheapen
Synonyms:
devalue, cheapen, debase, discredit, degrade, depreciate, knock down, mark down
Sense: Verb: become less intense
Synonyms:
decrease Collocations, let up, abate Collocations, subside Collocations, recede, lessen, taper Collocations, taper off, fade Collocations, peter out, relent, dwindle Collocations, die down, die away, die out, wane Collocations, fall Collocations, ease Collocations
Sense: Verb: fall
Synonyms:
fall Collocations, decrease Collocations, come down, drop Collocations, diminish Collocations, lessen, sink Collocations, shrink Collocations, dip Collocations, descend, taper off, tumble Collocations, wane Collocations, ebb Collocations, subside Collocations, droop, dwindle Collocations, crash Collocations, plummet Collocations, dive Collocations, nose-dive, plunge Collocations
Sense: Verb: condescend or demean
Synonyms:
resort Collocations, sink Collocations, be reduced, demean, stoop Collocations, condescend, debase, abase, dishonor, dishonour (UK), shame Collocations, disgrace Collocations, belittle
Sense: Verb: quieten
Synonyms:
quieten, soften, tone down, turn down, hush Collocations, subdue Collocations, mute, damp Collocations


low
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Sense: Adjective: close to the earth
Synonyms:
low-lying, ankle-high, knee-high, not far above the horizon, low-hanging, depressed Collocations, sunken
Antonyms:
high Collocations, lofty Collocations, elevated, flying Collocations, tall Collocations, high-rising, towering, dominating, soaring Collocations, up to your neck, way up high, sky high
Sense: Adjective: short
Synonyms:
short Collocations, small Collocations, little Collocations, stunted, squat Collocations
Sense: Adjective: small in quantity
Synonyms:
small Collocations, slight Collocations, short Collocations, inadequate, deficient, insufficient, shy Collocations, lacking Collocations, wanting, depleted, diminished, meagre, measly, scanty, scant Collocations, scarce Collocations, sparse Collocations, light Collocations, slim Collocations, paltry
Sense: Adjective: quiet
Synonyms:
quiet Collocations, soft Collocations, faint Collocations, gentle Collocations, muffled, dull Collocations, hushed, whispered, muted, subdued Collocations
Antonyms:
loud Collocations, raucous, deafening, noisy Collocations, talkative Collocations, boisterous, thunderous, roaring, splitting, piercing Collocations, high-pitched, sharp Collocations
Sense: Adjective: cheap - price
Synonyms:
cheap Collocations, inexpensive, affordable Collocations, cut-price (UK), budget Collocations, economical Collocations, bargain-basement, reasonable Collocations, cheapo (slang), dirt cheap (slang), cheap as chips (UK, informal)
Antonyms:
lavish Collocations, expensive Collocations, rich Collocations, grand Collocations, pricey, exquisite Collocations, luxurious Collocations, inflated, priceless Collocations, over-the-top, extravagant, opulent, flashy, ostentatious, showy
Sense: Adjective: depressed
Synonyms:
depressed Collocations, dejected, sad Collocations, down Collocations, blue Collocations (informal), bad Collocations, unhappy Collocations, miserable Collocations, down in the dumps (informal), disheartened, downhearted, down-hearted, heavyhearted, heavy-hearted, melancholic, melancholy, hangdog, despondent, downcast, gloomy Collocations, low-spirited
Antonyms:
spirited, elated Collocations, cheerful Collocations, content Collocations, encouraged, hopeful Collocations, confident Collocations, delighted Collocations, glad Collocations, ecstatic, euphoric, in high spirits, in a good mood, upbeat Collocations
Sense: Adjective: dishonorable
Synonyms:
dishonorable, dishonourable (UK), base Collocations, contemptible, dirty Collocations (informal), dishonest Collocations, despicable Collocations, disgraceful, shameful, mean Collocations, detestable, low-down (informal), nasty Collocations, unsportsmanlike, below the belt (informal)
Antonyms:
polite Collocations, refined Collocations, respectful Collocations, kind Collocations, compassionate Collocations, gentle Collocations, moral Collocations, admirable, honorable, virtuous
Sense: Adjective: poor - quality
Synonyms:
poor Collocations, substandard, sub-standard, below par, shoddy, inferior, inadequate, unacceptable, deficient, unsatisfactory, not up to scratch (informal), not up to standard, subpar, sub-par, below average, disappointing Collocations
Sense: Adjective: crass
Synonyms:
crass, crude Collocations, coarse Collocations, uncouth, vulgar, rude Collocations, tasteless
Sense: Adjective: bass
Synonyms:
bass Collocations, deep Collocations, grave Collocations, throaty, booming, resonant
Sense: Adjective: primitive
Synonyms:
primitive, crude Collocations, rudimentary, rude Collocations, unsophisticated, uncomplicated, simple Collocations, basic Collocations
Sense: Adjective: equatorial
Synonyms:
equatorial, tropic, tropical, subtropical, subtropic
Sense: Adjective: lowborn
Synonyms:
lowborn, lower-class, common Collocations, lowly, inferior, ignoble, mean Collocations, plebeian, plebby (UK, informal), of the lower classes


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