lower

lower

adjective

Definition of LOWER

1

having not so great importance or rank as another <a lower position in the company>

Synonyms inferior, junior, less, lower, minor, smaller, subordinate

Related Words little, mean, small; minute, petty; jerkwater, one-horse, second-class, second-rate, two-bit; associate, auxiliary, secondary, subsidiary

Near Antonyms choice, exceptional, first-class, first-rate

Antonyms greater, higher, major, more, primary, prime, senior, superior, superordinate

2

situated lower down <this book goes on the lower shelf>

Synonyms lower, nether

Related Words lowest, nethermost; underlying

Near Antonyms highest, uppermost; overhanging, overhead

Antonyms higher, superior, upper