low (Meaning)
low (n)
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
a low level or position or degree
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
low (v)
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
low (a)
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
low (s)
very low in volume
unrefined in character
of the most contemptible kind
low or inferior in station or quality
no longer sufficient
subdued or brought low in condition or status
filled with melancholy and despondency
low (r)
in a low position; near the ground
low ()
strong imp. of Laugh.
low (v. i.)
To make the calling sound of cows and other bovine animals; to moo.
To burn; to blaze.
low (n.)
The calling sound ordinarily made by cows and other bovine animals.
A hill; a mound; a grave.
Fire; a flame; a light.
The lowest trump, usually the deuce; the lowest trump dealt or drawn.
low (superl.)
Occupying an inferior position or place; not high or elevated; depressed in comparison with something else; as, low ground; a low flight.
Not rising to the usual height; as, a man of low stature; a low fence.
Near the horizon; as, the sun is low at four o'clock in winter, and six in summer.
Sunk to the farthest ebb of the tide; as, low tide.
Beneath the usual or remunerative rate or amount, or the ordinary value; moderate; cheap; as, the low price of corn; low wages.
Not loud; as, a low voice; a low sound.
Depressed in the scale of sounds; grave; as, a low pitch; a low note.
Made, as a vowel, with a low position of part of the tongue in relation to the palate; as, / (/m), / (all). See Guide to Pronunciation, // 5, 10, 11.
Near, or not very distant from, the equator; as, in the low northern latitudes.
Numerically small; as, a low number.
Wanting strength or animation; depressed; dejected; as, low spirits; low in spirits.
Depressed in condition; humble in rank; as, men of low condition; the lower classes.
Mean; vulgar; base; dishonorable; as, a person of low mind; a low trick or stratagem.
Not elevated or sublime; not exalted or diction; as, a low comparison.
Submissive; humble.
Deficient in vital energy; feeble; weak; as, a low pulse; made low by sickness.
Moderate; not intense; not inflammatory; as, low heat; a low temperature; a low fever.
Smaller than is reasonable or probable; as, a low estimate.
Not rich, high seasoned, or nourishing; plain; simple; as, a low diet.
low (adv.)
In a low position or manner; not aloft; not on high; near the ground.
Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply; as, he sold his wheat low.
In a low mean condition; humbly; meanly.
In time approaching our own.
With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently; as, to speak low.
With a low musical pitch or tone.
In subjection, poverty, or disgrace; as, to be brought low by oppression, by want, or by vice.
In a path near the equator, so that the declination is small, or near the horizon, so that the altitude is small; -- said of the heavenly bodies with reference to the diurnal revolution; as, the moon runs low, that is, is comparatively near the horizon when on or near the meridian.
low (v. t.)
To depress; to lower.
Synonyms & Antonyms of low
low Sentence Examples
- The room's ceiling was surprisingly low, causing discomfort to those standing upright.
- Prices were kept low to encourage customers to make purchases.
- The patient's blood pressure had dropped alarmingly low, requiring immediate medical attention.
- The airplane flew low over the city, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
- Her voice was soft and low, as if whispering secrets in the dead of night.
- The moon hung low in the sky, casting an ethereal glow on the sleeping town.
- The lake's water level had fallen low, revealing the muddy bottom and stranded fish.
- The dog crouched low to the ground, its body tense and ready to pounce.
- The sun was low on the horizon, sending golden rays across the vast ocean.
- The odds of winning the lottery were extremely low, but she held out hope nonetheless.
FAQs About the word low
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation, British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963
subtropical,tropical, equatorial,subtropic,semitropical, semitropic
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The room's ceiling was surprisingly low, causing discomfort to those standing upright.
Prices were kept low to encourage customers to make purchases.
The patient's blood pressure had dropped alarmingly low, requiring immediate medical attention.
The airplane flew low over the city, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
