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Low

/ləʊ/

Something that is low; a low point.

📖 Definitions of "Low"

noun
  1. 1

    Something that is low; a low point.

    "Economic growth has hit a new low."

  2. 2

    The minimum value attained by some quantity within a specified period.

    "Unemployment has reached a ten-year low."

  3. 3

    A depressed mood or situation.

    "He is in a low right now"

  4. 4

    An area of low pressure; a depression.

    "A deep low is centred over the British Isles."

verb
  1. 1

    To depress; to lower.

adjective
  1. 1

    Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

    "a low wall a low shelf"

  2. 2

    Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.

    "a low bow"

  3. 3

    Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)

    "Now that was low even for you!"

  4. 4

    Humble, meek, not haughty.

adverb
  1. 1

    Close to the ground.

  2. 2

    Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.

  3. 3

    With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.

    "to speak low"

  4. 4

    Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply.

    "He sold his wheat low."

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