low

//loʊ//
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Adjective

lowCanonical form
lowerComparative
lowestSuperlative
1

Not high or tall; having little height or being close to the ground or a base level

The table is too low for me to work comfortably.

2

Below the usual or normal level, amount, or degree

The temperature is unusually low for this time of year.

3

Ranking near the bottom in importance, quality, or status

He started in a low position at the company.

4

Quiet or soft in volume or pitch

She spoke in a low voice so she wouldn't wake the baby.

5

Depressed or lacking in energy or spirits

I've been feeling low since I heard the bad news.

Adverb

lowCanonical form
lowerComparative
lowestSuperlative
1

In or to a low position, level, or state

The plane flew low over the mountains.

2

At a low pitch or volume

He spoke low so no one else could hear.

Noun

1

A low point, level, or figure

The temperature reached a low of 5 degrees last night.

2

An area of low atmospheric pressure

A low is moving in from the west and will bring rain tomorrow.

Verb

1

To make the deep sound characteristic of cattle; to moo

The cows were lowing in the field.