(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down

(transitive) to pull down

(transitive) To reduce the height of

(transitive) To depress as to direction

(transitive) To make less elevated

(transitive) To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of

(transitive) To bring down; to humble

(reflexive) To humble oneself; to do something one considers to be beneath one's dignity.

(transitive) To reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.

(intransitive) To fall; to sink; to grow less; to diminish; to decrease

(intransitive) To decrease in value, amount, etc.

(computing, transitive) To reduce operations to single machine instructions, as part of compilation of a program.

Alternative spelling of lour

comparative form of low: more low

bottom; more towards the bottom than the middle of an object

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

(geology, of strata or geological time periods) older

comparative form of low: more low