Definitions and Examples of lower, drop, descend
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move something downwards or reduce its height or level.
Example
He had to lower his voice because he was in a library.
To let something fall or descend from a higher position.
Example
She accidentally dropped her phone and cracked the screen.
To move downwards from a higher position or altitude.
Example
The airplane started to descend as it approached the airport.
Key Differences: lower vs drop vs descend
- 1Lower is used when something is brought down to a lower level or height.
- 2Drop is used when something falls or is let go from a higher position.
- 3Descend is used when something moves downwards from a higher position or altitude.
Effective Usage of lower, drop, descend
- 1Instructing: Use lower to instruct someone to bring something down to a lower level.
- 2Warning: Use drop to warn someone about the possibility of something falling.
- 3Describing: Use descend to describe the movement of something moving downwards from a higher position.
Remember this!
The antonyms of lift are lower, drop, and descend. These words have distinct meanings and are used in different contexts. Use lower to instruct someone to bring something down, drop to warn someone about the possibility of something falling, and descend to describe the movement of something moving downwards from a higher position.
