lower

1. lower (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Bottom; more towards the bottom than the middle of an object.

2. lower (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Situated on lower ground, nearer a coast, or more southerly.

Example: Lower Manhattan

3. lower (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Older.

4. lower (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down.

Example: lower a bucket into a well

5. lower (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To pull down.

Example: to lower a flag

6. lower (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To reduce the height of.

Example: lower a fence or wall

7. lower (noun) — sense 7

Definition: A bicycle suspension fork component.