lower etymology

Etymology

The word "lower" comes from the Old English word "lāw", meaning "low". This word is related to the Old Norse word "lágr", the Old High German word "lāg", and the Gothic word "leygr", all of which mean "low" or "lying down".

Meaning

The word "lower" has several meanings:

• To move something to a lower position or level.
• To make something less or smaller.
• To reduce the volume or intensity of something.
• To make someone less happy or cheerful.

Origin

The word "lower" is thought to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "legh-", which means "to lie down". This root is also found in the English words "lie", "lay", and "lean".

lower relate terms

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• raise

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• degrade

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• change

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• modify

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