1 low
/ˈloʊ/
adjective
lower;
lowest
1 low
/ˈloʊ/
adjective
lower;
lowest
Britannica Dictionary definition of LOW
1
a
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not rising or extending upward a great distance
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low mountains/peaks
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low hills
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a low building
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— opposite high
b
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extending or reaching upward less than other things of the same kind
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low boots
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a low fence
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low [=short] grass
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— opposite high
c
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not located far above the ground or another surface
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low clouds/altitudes
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The sun was low [=near the horizon] in the western sky.
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The apartment has low ceilings.
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— opposite high
d
always used before a noun
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not rising above surrounding land
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They have a home in the low country.
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The houses are built on low ground.
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— opposite high
e
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cut far down at the neck
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a low dress
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a dress with a low neckline [=a dress with a low-cut neckline]
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a
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less than usual in amount, number, or degree
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They were traveling at a low (rate of) speed.
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temperatures as low as 10 below zero
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He's being treated for low blood pressure.
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a low dose of medicine
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She earns a low salary.
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a low-income family
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low heat/humidity/temperatures
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low interest rates
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low intelligence
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Demand for his books has remained low.
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a low price
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— opposite high
b
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near or at the bottom of a range
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Temperatures were in the low eighties.
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Her salary is in the low 40s. [=her salary is between about $40,000 and $45,000]
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— opposite high
c
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not having enough or the amount needed
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Our supply of fuel is getting/running low.
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The airplane was low on fuel.
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We're getting/running low on coffee.
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d
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having less than the usual or average amount of something
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a low-calorie diet
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low-sodium foods
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a low-risk investment
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— opposite high; see also low in (below)
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a
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not favorable
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He holds them in low regard/esteem. = He has a low opinion of them. [=he thinks poorly of them; he regards them unfavorably]
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low hopes/expectations
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Everyone was in low spirits [=unhappy] because of the rainy weather.
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— opposite high
b
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sad or unhappy
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She's been feeling pretty low.
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a low mood
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c
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not good
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below a certain quality or standard
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products of low quality
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He got low marks/grades throughout college.
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low morale
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He has pretty low standards when it comes to choosing a hotel.
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Our vacation ended on a low note [=it ended in an unpleasant way] when our flight was delayed.
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The time we spent waiting at the airport was the low point [=the least enjoyable part] of our vacation.
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— opposite high
d
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morally bad
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a person of low character
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low behavior
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a low trick
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low standards of conduct
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— opposite high
4
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below others in power, importance, etc.
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Losing weight is a low priority for him. = Losing weight is low on his list of priorities.
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officials of low rank = low-ranking officials
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The decision of a lower court is being reviewed by a higher court.
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— opposite high
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a
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not loud
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soft
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a low whisper
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a low moan
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They were speaking in low voices. [=they were speaking quietly]
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b
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near the bottom of a range of sounds
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a singer with a low [=deep] voice = a singer with a low-pitched voice
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occurring near the bottom of the musical scale
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a low note
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— opposite high
6
a
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not strong or forceful
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low winds
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b
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not bright
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plants that grow well in low light
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c
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not very hot
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The sauce is best when cooked slowly over low heat.
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She uses the iron on a low setting when she is working with delicate fabrics.
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having qualities that do not appeal to intelligent people
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a low style of writing
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low humor
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low art
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— opposite high
8
of a river, stream, etc.
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having less water than usual
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The river is low.
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— opposite high
low in
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containing a small amount of (something)
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foods that are low in sodium/fat/calories
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Her diet is low in fat/carbohydrates.
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— lowness
noun
[noncount]
2 low
/ˈloʊ/
adverb
lower;
lowest
2 low
/ˈloʊ/
adverb
lower;
lowest
Britannica Dictionary definition of LOW
1
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at or to a low place or level
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The village is nestled low in the foothills.
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The plane circled low over the airport.
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He aimed his punches low.
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a low-flying airplane
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I put the larger books lower down and the smaller books higher up.
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a
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in or to a low or poor condition
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a family brought low by misfortune
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b
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at a low rate
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Don't value yourself too low.
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a low-paid worker
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3
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at a low price
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buy low and sell high
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4
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with a quiet voice
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not loudly
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speaking low [=softly]
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high and low
— see 2high
lie low
— see 1lie
3 low
/ˈloʊ/
noun
plural
lows
3 low
/ˈloʊ/
noun
plural
lows
Britannica Dictionary definition of LOW
1
[count]
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a low point or level
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Prices are at an all-time/record low.
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The dollar has fallen to a new low against the Euro.
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Have the media reached/hit a new low in bad taste?
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The low [=lowest temperature] last night was 25.
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The forecast is for showers with lows in the 40s.
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He talked about the highs and lows [=the good parts and bad parts] of his college years.
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[noncount]
US
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a gear that is used for slow speeds in a vehicle
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He shifted into low.
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— called also (US) low gear
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[count]
weather
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an area of low atmospheric pressure
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A strong low is expected to bring cloudy skies tomorrow.
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4 low
/ˈloʊ/
verb
lows;
lowed;
lowing
4 low
/ˈloʊ/
verb
lows;
lowed;
lowing
Britannica Dictionary definition of LOW
[no object]
literary
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to make the low sound of a cow
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moo
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lowing cattle
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