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lower

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

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under, inferior adj.
let down; fall v.
reduce, minimize v.
belittle, disgrace v.

ADJECTIVE

under, inferior

Synonyms

STRONG

curtailed decreased diminished junior lessened low minor reduced secondary subordinate

WEAK

bush-league lesser lower-rung nether pared down second-class second-fiddle second-string smaller subjacent under

Antonyms

STRONG

elevated important increased major superior

WEAK

higher

VERB

let down; fall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depress drop reduce sink

STRONG

couch descend droop ground submerge

WEAK

bring low cast down demit detrude let down make lower push down set down take down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

raise rise

WEAK

elevate heighten

VERB

reduce, minimize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curtail cut cut down decrease depreciate devalue diminish downgrade knock off lessen pare scale down slash soften

STRONG

abate clip de-escalate decry deflate demote devaluate downsize moderate prune shave undervalue

WEAK

cut back mark down roll back tone down write off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase lengthen prolong raise

WEAK

elevate heighten

VERB

belittle, disgrace

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depress devalue downgrade

STRONG

abase condescend debase degrade deign demean humble humiliate stoop

WEAK

bemean cast down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

raise

STRONG

build up elevate enhance honor laud praise promote

WEAK

compliment

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Countries are also seeking cooperation with Washington to lower tariffs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

The comparable rate two months ago, when interest rates were lower, was 4.9% — equal to $408 per month.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

"It is in Europe's best interest to work with the United States as we pursue multiple pathways to boost the supply of refined products and lower costs for consumers," a US official told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

They still carry the risk of variability over the life of the loan, but lower introductory rates have made ARMs attractive for buyers struggling to afford fixed rates in today’s housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

If I could break off some of the smaller branches and balance them across a fork in the lower boughs, I might be able to create a sleeping platform.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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