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British pronunciation
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Definition & Meaning of "low"

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A low hedge bordered the pathway.
The toddler struggled to reach the low shelf.
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.
The low clouds promised rain.
1.2

at the bottom point or level of something

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He suffered from chronic low back pain.
That was the low point of her career.
02

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

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She was raising three kids on a low income.
This milk is low in fat.
03

of a very poor or inferior condition or quality

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The report was rejected due to its low content quality.
They lived in a building with low safety standards.
04

experiencing a state of deep sadness or discouragement

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I was feeling low after the news.
He had a low moment during recovery.
05

geographically located near the equatorial region, typically within the tropics

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The warming effect is strongest at low latitudes.
Hurricanes often form in low regions near the equator.
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.
The umpire called the pitch low.
07

(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.
The blouse was too low for a formal setting.
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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.
He preferred low sneakers for comfort.
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(of a river or lake) having less water than usual

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The river was low this summer.
Fishing was poor because the lake was low.
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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.
She spoke in a low whisper.
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(of a vowel) articulated by positioning the tongue down and the mouth open

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The word contains a low vowel sound.
In " cat, " the /æ/ is a low vowel.
12

not having enough of something necessary or expected

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They were low on fuel.
She felt low on energy after a long day at work.
12.1

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

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The oil supply was low due to high demand.
Inventory levels are low across all stores.
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of minor significance, status, or rank

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He had a low-status job at the company.
The work was seen as low in prestige.
13.1

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

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He studied both high and low art forms.
The show blends low comedy with satire.
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lacking moral integrity or showing unethical behavior

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He used a low trick to win the case.
That was a low move, even for him.
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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.
She spoke with low regard for their work.
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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.
He maintained a low presence in the media.
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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.
He started in low gear to avoid slipping.
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primitive or early in form, function, or evolution

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Bacteria are considered low organisms.
That insect is a low life form.
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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.
The ceremony had a low tone throughout.
01

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

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The cat crouched low, ready to pounce.
The airplane flew low over the treetops.
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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.
He was once a great leader, but he fell low in the end.
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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.
He spoke low to keep the conversation private.
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with reduced loudness, brightness, or force

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Turn the radio low while I'm on the call.
The lights were set low for a cozy atmosphere.
05

for a small amount of money or at a reduced price

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She bought the stocks low and sold them high.
The house was purchased low during the recession.
Low
01

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.
Driving in low helped control the truck on the descent.
02

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

synonyms

nadir

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His popularity ratings are at an all-time low.
The temperature dropped to a record low last night.
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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.
The forecast warns of a tropical low forming offshore.
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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.
She was in a low and did n't want to talk to anyone.
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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.
We heard the distant low of cattle in the fog.
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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.
A calf lowed for its mother from across the field.
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