low

low

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈləʊ/]

Senses

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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