NETHER Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

nether

adjective

ˈne-t͟hər

Definition of nether

as in lower

situated lower down skied the nether slope of the mountain

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Recent Examples of nether This breaks the outwards-flowing spiral movement of the blood, turning it back on itself, and may also block a vertical axis passing through the corpse between the upper and nether worlds. — Literary Hub, 31 Oct. 2025 Deep in the nether regions of our power ratings, these two underdogs are separated by fewer than 2 points per 100 possessions in basic strength. — Jordan Brenner, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026 But that’s exactly what’s happening, as more men are having neuromodulators injected into their nether regions. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026 And, of course, geopolitical distractions of that kind in Russia’s nether regions would equally stymie Moscow’s ability to focus on Ukraine, Europe and the Baltics. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nether

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lower

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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.

— Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.

— Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023

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