Meaning of the word low in English

What does low mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

low

US /loʊ/

UK /loʊ/

Adjective

of less than average height from top to bottom or to the ground

Example:

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The fence was too low to keep the dog in.

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She spoke in a low voice.

Synonym:

short squat

Synonym:

high tall

below average in amount, extent, or intensity

Example:

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The battery is running low.

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We are low on supplies.

Synonym:

scarce meager

Synonym:

high plentiful

unhappy or depressed

Example:

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She's been feeling low lately.

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He was in a very low mood after the news.

Synonym:

depressed down gloomy

Synonym:

happy high

Adverb

at or to a low level, position, or degree

Example:

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The plane flew low over the city.

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Keep your voice low.

Synonym:

down downward

Synonym:

high

Noun

a low level or position

Example:

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The stock market hit a new low today.

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He was at his absolute low point.

Synonym:

minimum bottom

Synonym:

high peak

Verb

(of a cow) make a characteristic deep vocal sound

Example:

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The cows began to low in the pasture.

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We heard a distant low from the barn.

Synonym:

moo bellow

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