lower vs get down

get down vs lower

lower is a noun but get down is not a noun.

lower is an adjective but get down is not an adjective.

lower and get down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lower	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
get down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, lower and get down are synonyms defined as:

lower and get down: move something or somebody to a lower position

Other synonyms of lower include bring down, let down, take down.

lower (noun)	get down (noun)
the lower of two berths

lower (adjective)	get down (adjective)
the bottom one of two

lower (verb)	get down (verb)
make lower or quieter	take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
set lower	put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
cause to drop or sink	pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
move something or somebody to a lower position	lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval	move something or somebody to a lower position
	alight from (a horse)
	lower (one's body) as by kneeling

Difference between lower and get down

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