lower case

Meanings

• Noun

  The small letters in the English alphabet.

  - "The 'lower case' letters in the alphabet are a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z."
  - "In typing, the shift key is used to change from upper case to lower case."

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Antonyms

big letter , block letter , cap , capital , majuscule , upper case , uppercase

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Synonyms

minuscule , small letter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lower case
case , chase , grace , mace , pace

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Case (en) : A container or receptacle.
   

2. Case (en) : A situation or circumstance.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. case
   

2. cease
   

3. casein
   

4. casese
   

5. cassis
   

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Variants

List of all variants of lower case that leads to same result
lowercase , lowercases , lowercased , lowercasing , lower case , lower cases

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Forms

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There are no specific forms for lower case, as it is simply the small version of each letter.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'lower case' comes from the historical practice of storing letters in wooden or metal cases. The upper case letters were stored in larger compartments at the top of the case, while the lower case letters were stored in smaller compartments at the bottom.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lower case' was first used in the 15th century.

2. Lower case letters were originally handwritten using a quill pen, while upper case letters were written using a metal pen.

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Related Concepts

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1. Upper case: The capital letters in the English alphabet. Opposite of lower case.

2. Typography: The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. Lower case is an essential part of typography.

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Culture

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In literature, lower case is used to denote the spoken word or dialogue, while upper case is used for titles and headings. In art, lower case letters have been used in typography and calligraphy as a design element. In music, lower case notes indicate natural notes, while upper case notes indicate sharps or flats.

How to Memorize "lower case"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a keyboard with the shift key pressed, and see the upper case letters change to lower case as you type.
   - Visualize the small size and rounded shape of lower case letters compared to upper case letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate lower case with the spoken word or dialogue in literature.
   - Associate lower case with the natural notes in music.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'All Cows Eat Grass' to remember the order of the lower case alphabet.
   - Create a sentence using each lower case letter as the first letter of a word to help remember their shape.

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