low
//loʊ//
Adjective
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.
Below the usual or normal level, amount, or degree
The temperature is unusually low for this time of year.
Ranking near the bottom in importance, quality, or status
He started in a low position at the company.
Quiet or soft in volume or pitch
She spoke in a low voice so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Depressed or lacking in energy or spirits
I've been feeling low since I heard the bad news.
Adverb
In or to a low position, level, or state
The plane flew low over the mountains.
At a low pitch or volume
He spoke low so no one else could hear.
Noun
A low point, level, or figure
The temperature reached a low of 5 degrees last night.
An area of low atmospheric pressure
A low is moving in from the west and will bring rain tomorrow.
Verb
To make the deep sound characteristic of cattle; to moo
The cows were lowing in the field.