lower
Meaning
To lower something means to reduce its position, level, or amount, often making it less intense or severe.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "lower" with "less," as they are used in different grammatical contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
a
long
day
at
work
,
Maria
opened
the
window
to
let
fresh
air
into
the
living
room
.
She
decided
to
lower
the
temperature
by
two
degrees
to
save
energy
and
make
the
room
feel
more
comfortable
at
night
.
As
she
moved
the
dial
,
she
noticed
the
soft
hum
of
the
heater
getting
quieter
,
which
made
the
room
feel
calmer
.
She
has
been
trying
to
reduce
her
energy
use
this
winter
and
small
changes
like
this
seem
helpful
.
By
the
time
she
sat
down
with
a
book
,
the
apartment
felt
pleasantly
cool
and
quiet
.
Common Phrases
lower the price
lower the risk
lower the volume
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