Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lowering
verb (present participle of lower)
[loh-uh-ring]
Definition
The act of making something lower or less in quantity, quality, or degree.
Examples
- She is lowering the volume of the music so we can hear each other better.
- The company is lowering its prices to attract more customers.
- He is lowering his standards to ensure he finds a partner.
Meaning
Lowering refers to the process of reducing something either physically or metaphorically. It can apply to various contexts, such as lowering prices, lowering one’s voice, or even lowering one’s expectations.
Synonyms
- decreasing
- reducing
- diminishing
- slumping
- dropping
