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low·er

lower

 
 
pronunciation:
lo r
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part of speech: verb
inflections: lowers, lowering, lowered
definition 1: to cause to move to a position below; let down.
Lower the boat into the water.
antonyms:
lift, raise
similar words:
depress, dip, drop, duck, sink
definition 2: to make less loud.
Please lower your voice in the library.
antonyms:
turn up
similar words:
turn down
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