Low: meaning, definitions and examples

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low

 

[ lษ™สŠ ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

level

situated not far above the ground, the horizon, a seam, or other reference level; having a small depth or height; not high or tall

Synonyms

diminutive, short, small

Examples of usage

  • It was a low fence, easy to climb over.
  • The chair was low to the ground, making it difficult for the elderly woman to sit in.
Context #2 | Adverb

level

in or to a low position, level, or degree; below the usual or expected standard

Synonyms

below, deep, down

Examples of usage

  • He crouched low to the ground.
  • The team's performance was low compared to their usual standards.
Context #3 | Noun

mood

a state of depression or low spirits

Synonyms

blue, depressed, downcast

Examples of usage

  • She was feeling low after the breakup.
  • The constant rain put him in a low mood.

Translations

Translations of the word "low" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baixo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฎเฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช niedrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rendah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะธะทัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝŽใ„ (ใฒใใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ฎ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุฎูุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรญzkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรญzky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝŽ (dฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nizek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bajo

Etymology

The word 'low' has a long history in the English language, dating back to Old English 'hlฤw', meaning 'hill'. Over time, the meaning shifted to include the opposite of 'high' or 'tall'. The word has been used in various contexts, from describing physical height to emotional states. It continues to be a versatile word in modern English, used in both literal and figurative senses.

See also: below, lowball, lowbrow, lower, lowest, lowlife, lowliness, lowly, lowness.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #285, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.