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Definition & Meaning of "low"in English

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
lowest
Comparative
lower
gradable
Examples
A low hedge bordered the pathway. 
1.1

positioned close to the earth's surface or another baseline 

Examples
The sun was low in the sky by evening. 
1.2

at the bottom point or level of something 

Examples
He suffered from chronic low back pain. 
02

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

low definition and meaning
Examples
She was raising three kids on a low income. 
03

of a very poor or inferior condition or quality 

low definition and meaning
Examples
The report was rejected due to its low content quality. 
04

experiencing a state of deep sadness or discouragement 

low definition and meaning
Examples
I was feeling low after the news. 
05

geographically located near the equatorial region, typically within the tropics 

Examples
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 

Examples
He struck out trying to hit a low curveball. 
07

(of clothing) designed with a neckline that dips to show more of the upper chest or cleavage 

Examples
She wore a dress with a low neckline. 
08

(of footwear) designed to cover only the foot and not the ankle or leg 

Examples
She wore low oxfords with her suit. 
09

(of a river or lake) having less water than usual 

Examples
The river was low this summer. 
10

(of a sound or voice) deep in tone or soft in volume 

Examples
His low voice was hard to hear. 
11

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

Examples
The word contains a low vowel sound. 
12

not having enough of something necessary or expected 

Examples
They were low on fuel. 
12.1

(of a supply) existing in a diminished amount or nearing depletion 

Examples
The oil supply was low due to high demand. 
13

of minor significance, status, or rank 

Examples
He had a low-status job at the company. 
13.1

(of art or culture) associated with popular, mass, or non-elite tastes 

Examples
He studied both high and low art forms. 
14

lacking moral integrity or showing unethical behavior 

Examples
He used a low trick to win the case. 
15

(of an opinion) expressing a negative view or low regard for something or someone 

Examples
He had a low opinion of his abilities. 
16

appearing in a way that avoids notice or prominence 

Examples
They kept a low profile after the scandal. 
17

operating at a reduced pace or gear level 

Examples
The car was in low gear climbing the hill. 
18

primitive or early in form, function, or evolution 

Examples
Bacteria are considered low organisms. 
19

marked by simplicity or minimalism in religious practice or belief 

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Examples
They attended a low-church Anglican service. 
01

in or toward a physically low place, level, or posture 

low definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
adverb of place
Examples
The cat crouched low, ready to pounce. 
02

in a reduced, degraded, or humbled condition socially, morally, or emotionally 

Examples
She swore she would bring him low. 
03

with a sound that is deep or quiet in tone 

Examples
We were talking low so we wouldn't wake mother. 
04

with reduced loudness, brightness, or force 

Examples
Turn the radio low while I'm on the call. 
05

for a small amount of money or at a reduced price 

Examples
She bought the stocks low and sold them high. 
Low
01

the lowest forward gear in a vehicle, used for driving slowly, climbing hills, or towing heavy loads 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
lows
Examples
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

Examples
His popularity ratings are at an all-time low. 
03

a region where atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas 

Examples
A cold low is moving in from the west. 
04

a condition of emotional downturn, sadness, or lack of motivation 

Examples
After losing the job, he hit a serious low. 
05

the deep, drawn-out vocal sound produced by a cow or other bovine animal 

Examples
The low of the cow echoed across the pasture. 
to low
01

(of a cow or bull) to make a deep, resonant sound 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
low
3rd person singular
lows
Present participle
lowing
Past simple
lowed
Past participle
lowed
Examples
The cows low softly in the pasture at dusk. 
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