lower

Noun
  1. The lower of two berths (synset 103699299)
    is a type of: berth, built in bed, bunk - a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers
    same as: lower berth
Verb
  1. Move something or somebody to a lower position (synset 201977139)
    "take down the vase from the shelf"
    causes: come down, descend, fall, go down - move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
    is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
    subtypes:
    • reef - lower and bring partially inboard
    • depress - lower (prices or markets)
    • dip - lower briefly
    • incline - lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
    same as: bring down, get down, let down, take down
  2. Set lower (synset 200532569)
    "lower a rating"; "lower expectations"
    is a type of: devalue - lower the value or quality of
    subtypes:
    • derate - lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
    • subdue, subordinate - make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
    same as: lour
  3. Make lower or quieter (synset 200268741)
    "turn down the volume of a radio"
    is a type of: decrease, lessen, minify - make smaller
    same as: lour, turn down
  4. Cause to drop or sink (synset 201577754)
    "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    same as: depress
  5. Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval (synset 200032974)
    is a type of: grimace, make a face, pull a face - contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
    subtypes: scowl - frown with displeasure
    same as: frown, glower, lour

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