English to Afrikaans Meaning of lower - laer


Lower :
laer

frons, laer

frons, laer, gebreide die wenkbroue, gebreide 'n mens se wenkbroue, verkort, verminder, afkort, nederige, verkleineer, afbreuk, speel af, Stoop, draai, helling

laer, lae, ondergeskikte, neergeslane, basis, minderwaardige, klein, laer rang, onder, mindere

laerverlaagverlagingverlaagLOWERY
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of lower in English
Noun(1) the lower of two berths
Verb(1) move something or somebody to a lower position(2) set lower(3) make lower or quieter(4) cause to drop or sink(5) look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Adjective(1) less than normal in degree or intensity or amount(2) literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension(3) very low in volume(4) unrefined in character(5) used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency(6) of the most contemptible kind(7) low or inferior in station or quality(8) no longer sufficient(9) subdued or brought low in condition or status(10) filled with melancholy and despondency
Adverb(1) in a low position; near the ground
Examples of lower in English
(1) The proposal for a new building had a more plausible scale and circulation pattern in a somewhat lower structure.(2) A mere glance upwards at a bright lamp caused it to lower from the domed ceiling.(3) he must really love her to be able to lower himself to this(4) Resuscitation may have dislodged it and allowed minute food particles to pass into the lower respiratory tract.(5) He entered, eyeing the tutor suspiciously and loweringly .(6) So ski patrollers finally slid along the cables, fitted the passengers with harnesses and lowered them to the ground one by one.(7) Two guys worked the kitchen - a dark, lowering , Heathcliffy fellow and a chirpy-looking, more English chap in glasses.(8) It makes perfect sense for supermodels to love me, but there's really no reason for them to be lowering themselves to fools like Pete.(9) Lower Cretaceous(10) Everyone watched in silence as the Stars and Stripes and the Union flag were lowered to half-mast.(11) He turned to tap on his laptop and a plasma screen lowered from the ceiling.(12) Mona stood still as the casket was lowered slowly into the ground.(13) In Germany flags were lowered to half-mast at federal buildings.(14) He lowers himself and the book by covering these topics.(15) That is the ugliest, most loweringly brutal-looking theatre I ever remember seeing.(16) He lowered his hand, moving his focus to the paints and pencils and brushes that had been forgotten for so long.
Related Phrases of lower
(1) low ::
lae
(2) lower back ::
laerug
(3) lower bound ::
ondergrens
(4) lower jaw ::
onderkaak
(5) lower limb ::
onderste ledemaat
(6) lower part ::
onderste deel
(7) lower lip ::
onderlip
(8) lower left ::
links onder
(9) lower prices ::
laer pryse
Synonyms
Adjective
1. subordinate ::
ondergeskikte
2. bottom ::
onderkant
Noun
4. lower berth ::
laer bed
Verb
5. move down ::
af beweeg
6. soften ::
versag
7. reduce ::
verminder
8. subside ::
bedaar
9. degrade ::
verneder
10. depress ::
onderdruk
12. lour ::
lour
Different Forms
lower, lowered, lowering, lowers, lowery
Word Example from TV Shows
was knowing that
there was someone lower than he was.

was knowing that there was someone LOWER than he was.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

I have pain radiating from my navel
to my lower right abdomen.

I have pain radiating from my navel to my LOWER right abdomen.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 2

Howard, could you lower the lights?
I have a short PowerPoint presentation.

Howard, could you LOWER the lights? I have a short PowerPoint presentation.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 15

Uh, no. We lock that door,
lower our underpants a little,

Uh, no. We lock that door, LOWER our underpants a little,

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 8

Right lung in lower left quadrant,
no visible... exit wounds.

Right lung in LOWER left quadrant, no visible... exit wounds.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 8

English to Afrikaans Dictionary: lower

Meaning and definitions of lower, translation in Afrikaans language for lower with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of lower in Afrikaans and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'lower'

What lower means in Afrikaans, lower meaning in Afrikaans, lower definition, examples and pronunciation of lower in Afrikaans language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List

Topic Wise Words

Learn 3000+ Common Words

Learn Common GRE Words

Learn Words Everyday

Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History