low
low
loʊ
low
British pronunciation
/ləʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "low"in English

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A low hedge bordered the pathway.
1.1

positioned close to the earth's surface or another baseline

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The sun was low in the sky by evening.
1.2

at the bottom point or level of something

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He suffered from chronic low back pain.
02

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

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She was raising three kids on a low income.
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of a very poor or inferior condition or quality

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The report was rejected due to its low content quality.
04

experiencing a state of deep sadness or discouragement

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I was feeling low after the news.
05

geographically located near the equatorial region, typically within the tropics

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The warming effect is strongest at low latitudes.
06

(of a pitched ball) thrown or moving at a height below what is considered a fair or standard level

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He struck out trying to hit a low curveball.
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(of clothing) designed with a neckline that dips to show more of the upper chest or cleavage

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She wore a dress with a low neckline.
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(of footwear) designed to cover only the foot and not the ankle or leg

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She wore low oxfords with her suit.
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(of a river or lake) having less water than usual

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The river was low this summer.
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(of a sound or voice) deep in tone or soft in volume

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His low voice was hard to hear.
11

(of a vowel) articulated by positioning the tongue down and the mouth open

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The word contains a low vowel sound.
12

not having enough of something necessary or expected

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They were low on fuel.
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(of a supply) existing in a diminished amount or nearing depletion

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The oil supply was low due to high demand.
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of minor significance, status, or rank

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He had a low-status job at the company.
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(of art or culture) associated with popular, mass, or non-elite tastes

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He studied both high and low art forms.
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lacking moral integrity or showing unethical behavior

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He used a low trick to win the case.
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(of an opinion) expressing a negative view or low regard for something or someone

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He had a low opinion of his abilities.
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appearing in a way that avoids notice or prominence

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They kept a low profile after the scandal.
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operating at a reduced pace or gear level

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The car was in low gear climbing the hill.
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primitive or early in form, function, or evolution

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Bacteria are considered low organisms.
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marked by simplicity or minimalism in religious practice or belief

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They attended a low-church Anglican service.
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in or toward a physically low place, level, or posture

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The cat crouched low, ready to pounce.
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in a reduced, degraded, or humbled condition socially, morally, or emotionally

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She swore she would bring him low.
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with a sound that is deep or quiet in tone

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We were talking low so we would n't wake mother.
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with reduced loudness, brightness, or force

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Turn the radio low while I'm on the call.
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for a small amount of money or at a reduced price

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She bought the stocks low and sold them high.
Low
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the lowest forward gear in a vehicle, used for driving slowly, climbing hills, or towing heavy loads

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He shifted into low to get up the steep hill.
02

a point or level that is lower than others, especially in a negative context

nadir

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His popularity ratings are at an all-time low.
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a region where atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas

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A cold low is moving in from the west.
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a condition of emotional downturn, sadness, or lack of motivation

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After losing the job, he hit a serious low.
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the deep, drawn-out vocal sound produced by a cow or other bovine animal

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The low of the cow echoed across the pasture.
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(of a cow or bull) to make a deep, resonant sound

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The cows low softly in the pasture at dusk.
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