low
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈləʊ/]
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1. low (adj) — sense 1
Definition: Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
Example: standing on low ground
2. low (adj) — sense 2
Definition: Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.: Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a lesser elevation, closer to sea level (especially near the sea), than other regions.
Example: the low countries
3. low (adj) — sense 3
Definition: Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.: Below the batter's knees.
Example: the pitch (or: the ball) was low
4. low (noun) — sense 4
Definition: A low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).
Example: You have achieved a new low in behavior, Frank.
5. low (noun) — sense 5
Definition: A low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).: The minimum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.
Example: Today's low was 32 °F.
6. low (noun) — sense 6
Definition: A period of depression; a depressed mood or situation.
Example: He is in a low right now. the highs and lows of bipolar disorder
7. low (adv) — sense 7
Definition: Close to the ground.
8. low (adv) — sense 8
Definition: Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
Example: Can sing both high and low.
9. low (adv) — sense 9
Definition: With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.
Example: to speak low
10. low (verb) — sense 10
Definition: To lower; to make low.
Example: I shall only say this, that all the other graces must low the sail to faith, and so it is faith must carry us through, being that last triumphing grace, […]
Structure of the word
Roots:- legʰ (Proto-Indo-European)
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