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Meaning of the word low in English

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low

US /loʊ/
UK /ləʊ/
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Adjective

1.

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
Antonym:
high tall
2.

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
Antonym:
high plentiful
3.

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
Antonym:
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
Antonym:
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
Antonym:
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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