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adjlow·er\ˈlō-ər\low·est\ˈlō-əst\
Definition of LOW
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a : having a small upward extension or elevation <a low wall> b : situated or passing little above a reference line, point, or plane <low bridges> c (1) : having a low-cut neckline (2) : not extending as high as the ankle <low oxfords>
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a : situated or passing below the normal level, surface, or base of measurement, or the mean elevation <low ground> b : marking a nadir or bottom <the low point of his career>
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: dead —used as a predicate adjective with lay <laid the enemy low>
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a : being near the equator <low northern latitudes> b : being near the horizon
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: socially or economically humble in character or status <a person of low birth>
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a : of lesser degree, size, or amount than average or ordinary <low energy> b (1) : small in number or amount (2) : substandard, inadequate <a low level of employment> <a low income group> (3) : cheap <low prices> (4) : short, depleted <oil is in low supply> c : of lesser position, rank, or order
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a : not advanced in complexity, development, or elaboration <low organisms> b often capitalized : low church
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: unfavorable, disparaging <had a low opinion of him>
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: designed for slow and usually the slowest speed <low gear>
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: articulated with a wide opening between the relatively flat tongue and the palate : open <\ä\ is a low vowel>
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: intended to attract little attention <kept a low profile>
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: being near the basket or net <a player in the low post>
— low adverb
— low·ness noun
See Examples of LOW
- The apartment has low ceilings.
- They have a home in the low country.
- The houses are built on low ground.
- temperatures as low as 10 below zero
- He's being treated for low blood pressure.
- a low dose of medicine
- She earns a low salary.
- Demand for his books has remained low.
- Temperatures were in the low eighties.
- Our supply of fuel is getting low.
Origin of LOW
Middle English lah, low, from Old Norse lāgr; akin to Middle High German læge low, flat; probably akin to Old English licgan to lie
First Known Use: 12th century
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