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Infernal vs Lower - What's the difference?

infernal | lower | Synonyms |

Infernal is a synonym of lower.


As adjectives the difference between infernal and lower

is that infernal is of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish while lower is (low).

As a noun infernal

is (obsolete) an inhabitant of the infernal regions.

As an adverb lower is

.

As a verb lower is

to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be .

Retire vs Lower - What's the difference?

retire | lower | Related terms |

Retire is a related term of lower.


As verbs the difference between retire and lower

is that retire is while lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be .

As an adjective lower is

(low).

As an adverb lower is

.

Lower vs Decay - What's the difference?

lower | decay | Related terms |

Lower is a related term of decay.


In lang=en terms the difference between lower and decay

is that lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc while decay is to cause to rot or deteriorate.

As verbs the difference between lower and decay

is that lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be while decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

As an adjective lower

is (low).

As an adverb lower

is .

As a noun decay is

the process or result of being gradually decomposed.

Lower vs Dilute - What's the difference?

lower | dilute | Related terms |

Lower is a related term of dilute.


In lang=en terms the difference between lower and dilute

is that lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc while dilute is to become attenuated, thin, or weak.

As adjectives the difference between lower and dilute

is that lower is (low) while dilute is having a low concentration.

As verbs the difference between lower and dilute

is that lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be while dilute is to make thinner by adding solvent to a solution; especially by adding water.

As an adverb lower

is .

Lower vs Alleviate - What's the difference?

lower | alleviate | Related terms |

Lower is a related term of alleviate.


In lang=en terms the difference between lower and alleviate

is that lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc while alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

As verbs the difference between lower and alleviate

is that lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be while alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

As an adjective lower

is (low).

As an adverb lower

is .

Lower vs Ease - What's the difference?

lower | ease | Related terms |

Lower is a related term of ease.


In lang=en terms the difference between lower and ease

is that lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc while ease is to proceed with little effort.

As verbs the difference between lower and ease

is that lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be while ease is to free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

As an adjective lower

is (low).

As an adverb lower

is .

As a noun ease is

the state of being comfortable or free from stress.

Lower vs Least - What's the difference?

lower | least |


As adverbs the difference between lower and least

is that lower is while least is used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est .

As an adjective lower

is (low).

As a verb lower

is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be .

As a determiner least is

(little);the smallest amount of [something.

Lower vs Slide - What's the difference?

lower | slide | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between lower and slide

is that lower is to reduce (something) in value, amount, etc while slide is to pass or put imperceptibly; to slip.

In intransitive terms the difference between lower and slide

is that lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc while slide is to pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.

As an adjective lower

is comparative of low.

As an adverb lower

is comparative of low POS=adverb.

As a noun slide is

an item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

Lower vs Mitigate - What's the difference?

lower | mitigate | Related terms |

Lower is a related term of mitigate.


In lang=en terms the difference between lower and mitigate

is that lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc while mitigate is to downplay.

As verbs the difference between lower and mitigate

is that lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be while mitigate is to reduce, lessen, or decrease.

As an adjective lower

is (low).

As an adverb lower

is .

Contract vs Lower - What's the difference?

contract | lower | Related terms |

Contract is a related term of lower.


In lang=en terms the difference between contract and lower

is that contract is to gain or acquire (an illness) while lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc.

As adjectives the difference between contract and lower

is that contract is (obsolete) contracted; affianced; betrothed while lower is (low).

As verbs the difference between contract and lower

is that contract is (ambitransitive) to draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen while lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be .

As a noun contract

is an agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

As an adverb lower is

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