LOWERING Meaning and
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Lowering, as a verb, refers to the act of bringing something down or reducing its position, height, or level. It commonly signifies the opposite of raising or elevating an object or a specific attribute. Regarding physical objects, this could involve moving an item downwards, decreasing its altitude, or placing it in a lower position compared to its previous state. For instance, lowering a flag refers to the act of bringing it down from its raised position, typically as a sign of respect or to conclude an event.
In a figurative sense, lowering can encompass multiple contexts. It can refer to reducing the value, intensity, or standard of something. For example, lowering one's voice implies speaking in a softer or quieter tone, whereas lowering a price suggests decreasing its value or reducing the cost of an item or service. Furthermore, lowering can relate to diminishing the importance, significance, or seriousness of an event or action.
Additionally, lowering can be used to describe the act of diminishing or deteriorating the quality or condition of something. For instance, lowering the temperature indicates reducing the heat level, while lowering expectations refers to diminishing or decreasing the level of anticipation or optimism towards a particular outcome.
In short, the term lowering pertains to the act of bringing down, decreasing, or reducing something, whether it involves physical positioning, value, intensity, standard, or quality.
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• Depressing; enfeebling; degrading.
• The act of bringing down or lessening.
• Appearing dark or threatening; gloomy.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of LOWERING
The word "lowering" comes from the verb "lower", which dates back to the late 14th century. The verb itself is derived from the Old English word "læꝺerian", meaning "to descend, come down, or be situated beneath". Consequently, "lowering" is the present participle form of "lower", indicating the act of bringing something down or making it less elevated.
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Conjugate verb Lowering
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