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lowered

Pronunciation: [ˈloʊərd]

Word

Learn how to use lowered in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to move something down to a lower position or make something less high. If you have a toy that is too tall, you might lower it to make it fit on a shelf.

Example

She lowered the flag to half-mast to honor the fallen soldiers.

Example

He didn’t lower the volume of the music, even though it was too loud.

Example

Can you lower your hand if you have finished speaking?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to reduce the level of something, like feelings or mood. When someone is sad, their happiness might be lowered.

Example

The teacher said her kind words lowered the students' stress before the test.

Example

The bad news did not lower his spirits; he stayed cheerful.

Example

What can we do to lower the tension in the room?

Context: “performance”

(verb) to decrease the ability to do something well. If you skip practice, you might lower your skills in a sport.

Example

Practicing every day helps to lower your chances of making mistakes in the game.

Example

Taking too long of a break may lower your score on the test.

Example

How can too much distraction lower your performance at school?

How to pronounce lowered

Pronunciation: [ˈloʊərd]

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