lower

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the lower of two berths
  2. verb move something or somebody to a lower position
  3. verb set lower

Etymology

From low + -er (comparative suffix).

In classic literature

Synonyms

lower berth

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