What is the opposite of higher?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective (lower) Opposite of more significant in elevation (leveller) Opposite of more significant in elevation (more sunken) Opposite of more significant in elevation Opposite of higher in the sky or in the air Opposite of greater in rank or status Opposite of greater in importance or urgency Opposite of more morally or ethically superior Opposite of great, or greater than normal, in quantity or size Opposite of great, or greater than normal, in price Opposite of more superior in quality or caliber Opposite of great, or greater than normal, in intensity Opposite of more favorable (of a sound or note) Opposite of having a frequency at the upper end of the auditory range Opposite of a greater state of elation (technology, electronics) Opposite of more advanced in development (somewhat informal) Opposite of feeling more euphoric, typically from the effects of narcotics or alcohol (of food, meat) Opposite of stronger-smelling, slightly more spoiled and beginning to decompose Opposite of being advanced in development Opposite of raised in quantity, volume or degree Opposite of having a high rank or social standing (education) Opposite of past the level of being elementary Opposite of being of a high, or higher, rank or status Adverb Opposite of at a more elevated position Opposite of towards a higher place or position … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ (lower) Opposite of more significant in elevation lower shorter stumpier less smaller tinier measlier runtier squatter stubbier low below more stunted more diminutive more miniature more dwarfish more teeny more bantam more pint-sized more runted more runtish more undersized “The view from the top of the lower hill was rather limited and uninspiring.” Adjective ▲ (leveller) Opposite of more significant in elevation levellerUK levelerUS flatter flusher planer more horizontal more even “A leveler surface reduces the risk of tripping or twisting an ankle.” Adjective ▲ (more sunken) Opposite of more significant in elevation more sunken more concave more buried more depressed more indented “The crater off Maui's west coast is significantly more sunken compared to other craters around the world.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of higher in the sky or in the air lower-hanging lower-lying lower-set nearer to the ground more grounded more ground-level “Being able to field balls which are nearer to the ground is a fundamental skill that a soccer goalie should master.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of greater in rank or status lowlier lower baser humbler more subordinate more junior more secondary more subsidiary more insignificant more menial more minor more plebeian more second-rate more submissive more subservient more unimportant more common more low-grade more middling more undistinguished more ancillary “He was demoted to a lowlier position in government and would now find it difficult pushing for his policies to be enacted.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of greater in importance or urgency lower lighter pettier paltrier slighter smaller more minimal more negligible more trivial more inconsequential more inconsiderable more insignificant more lightweight more marginal more minor more reduced more secondary more trifling more unsubstantial more unimportant “This matter is of a lower priority and can be addressed at a later date.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of more morally or ethically superior viler ignobler dastardlier more amoral more immoral more unethical more degenerate more depraved more dishonorable more ignominious more unprincipled more unscrupulous more contemptible more corrupt more debauched more decadent more devious more dissolute more nefarious more abandoned more evil more impure more indecent more sinful more abominable more degraded more detestable more dishonourable more sordid more squalid more vicious more vulgar more wretched “He was a man of questionable character with viler principles than his peers.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of great, or greater than normal, in quantity or size lower smaller measlier scantier stingier tinier sparser meagerer meagrer minuter scanter more insignificant more limited more minimal more modest more derisory more insubstantial more miserly more unconsiderable more frugal more infinitesimal more tenuous more sporadic “He deliberately consumed lower amounts of carbohydrates to induce ketosis.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of great, or greater than normal, in price cheaper lower more affordable more inexpensive more competitive more economical more reduced more cost-effective more reasonable more bargainous more uncostly more undear more cheap and cheerful more under more worthless “The price of bananas are cheaper right now due to a reduction in demand.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of more superior in quality or caliber poorer lower worse cruder shoddier lousier shabbier weaker direr meagerer meagrer more mediocre more inadequate more unsatisfactory more defective more deficient more ordinary more substandard more unacceptable more abysmal more appalling more atrocious more deplorable more diabolical more direful more dismal more dreadful more execrable more imperfect more lamentable more pathetic more pitiful more terrible more exiguous more low-grade more second-rate “Unfortunately, the quality of our latest product is of a poorer standard compared to our competition.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of great, or greater than normal, in intensity lighter gentler milder calmer softer more moderate “Tomorrow should be a sunny day with a lighter breeze.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of more favorable lower poorer worse more unfavourable more negative more unfavorable more disagreeable more untoward “Many people now had a lower opinion of him due to his string of poor performances.” Adjective ▲ (of a sound or note) Opposite of having a frequency at the upper end of the auditory range lower deeper gruffer throatier lower-pitched more bass “Michael did not suggest that his nose surgery would affect his ability to sing lower notes.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of a greater state of elation lower gloomier glummer unhappier sadder moroser more dejected more despondent more disconsolate more dispirited more downcast more upset more discouraged more disheartened more doleful more cheerless more miserable more spiritless more down in the dumps more low-spirited “His spirits were lower after he failed to secure his dream job.” Adjective ▲ (technology, electronics) Opposite of more advanced in development older earlier more backward more outdated more antiquated more backwards more dated more outmoded more primitive more retrograde more old-fashioned more out-of-date more underdeveloped more undeveloped more ancienter more archaic more past more rudimentary more unprogressive more antediluvian more obsolete more oldfangled more uncivilised more uncivilized “Our company's infrastructure needs an upgrade as the current systems are using older technology.” Adjective ▲ (somewhat informal) Opposite of feeling more euphoric, typically from the effects of narcotics or alcohol soberer steadier straighter cleaner more sober more alert more coherent more collected more composed more lucid more perceptive more poised more controlled “I began to clean my room once I was more sober.” Adjective ▲ (of food, meat) Opposite of stronger-smelling, slightly more spoiled and beginning to decompose fresher sweeter more ambrosial more aromatic more fragrant more sweet-smelling “Unless you are cooking game, it is best to use fresher produce.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being advanced in development primitive backward underdeveloped undeveloped backwards nonprogressive retarded regressive retrograde retrogressive rudimentary unprogressive unevolved outdated unsophisticated antiquated old-fashioned low benighted lower antediluvian out of date third world lagging fogyish parachronistic worsened rude old outmoded dated out-of-date archaic past ancient obsolete uncivilisedUK early passé oldfangled uncivilizedUS “This is a primitive device that lacks the features of its modern predecessors.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of raised in quantity, volume or degree decreased diminished reduced contracted cut lower compressed curtailed depressed down lessened low trimmed clipped cropped depleted downsized dropped dwindling flat knockdown pruned receded shrunk small truncated under cut down cut short pared down scaled down stripped down lowered abated subtracted taken down “The decreased prices would provide some much-needed relief to the local residents.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a high rank or social standing low humble ignoble lowly lower modest base lesser poor undignified diminished lessened simple unimportant common inferior insignificant lowered meek minor ordinary plebeian proletarian debased decreased dishonourableUK dishonorableUS dropped mean obscure peasant prole baseborn degenerate degraded lowborn low-born lower-class plain “Joseph, despite his low social ranking, had befriended the scions of some of New England's most prominent families.” Adjective ▲ (education) Opposite of past the level of being elementary elementary foundational essential fundamental foundation requisite rudimentary elemental key primary rudimental indispensable quintessential “You should start with the elementary classes first before attempting the more advanced courses.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being of a high, or higher, rank or status junior Adverb ▲ Opposite of at a more elevated position lower lower down “Arthur Morgan crouched lower so as not to startle the deer.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of towards a higher place or position down below to the bottom towards a lower position towards the bottom “She'd put the vase down there, beside a closed laptop computer.” Find more words! 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