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Meanings of lower in English

Catalan
abaixar-se
Spanish
bajar

Move something or somebody to a lower position.

abaixar-se
Portuguese
reduzir
Catalan
arrufar
Spanish
bajar

Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval.

reduzir
Portuguese
mais baixo

The lower of two berths.

mais baixo

Cause to drop or sink.

Usage of lower in English
1
Stocks in Europe and Asia were higher today on lower oil prices.
The Irish Times
2
Conclusion: The level of our patients; health awareness is lower than satisfactory.
Pubmed
3
The court may also result in lower legal costs in some cases.
The Irish Times
4
However, pasteurization can be done at lower temperatures, given longer hold times.
Cooking for geeks: real science, great hacks, and good food
5
Meanwhile, others question whether this work will ultimately translate into lower prices.
Wired
6
Traders said the lower oil price may lead to reduced fuel costs.
Reuters
7
Potential barriers to recommended health behaviors include lower health literacy and self-efficacy.
Pubmed
8
However, whereas food intake normalized after 10 days, lower body weight persisted.
Pubmed
9
Given lower global growth, everyone is looking at resilient countries, he said.
Reuters
10
Women's economic power is lower, as are rates of health and education.
Radio NZ
11
However ministers say it will mean lower bills in the longer term.
BBC
12
Stocks sensitive to rates are leading the market lower for the year.
Reuters
13
The deals often result in lower tax rates for the inverted company.
Reuters
14
Sales of water treatment products in China were also lower than expected.
Reuters
15
This seven-day reprieve will result in enemies with lower health and damage.
Wired
16
As a result, the true cost is likely to be much lower.
The Guardian
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Common
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