English Explanatory Dictionary

lower-down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone with lesser superiority or authority in an organization.

Pronunciation

/ˌloʊ.wɚ ˈdaʊn/

Word forms

lower-down lower-downs

Etymology

From lower + down. Modeled after higher-up.

Synonyms

subordinate

Antonyms

higher-up superior
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