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lowest

 

[ ˈləʊɪst ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

prices

situated not far above the ground; having little height

Synonyms

base, bottom, ground-level.

Examples of usage

  • The lowest shelf on the bookcase is perfect for my toddler to reach.
  • The lowest price for the product is at the supermarket.
Context #2 | Adjective

rank

of the smallest size or amount

Synonyms

least, minimum, smallest.

Examples of usage

  • She received the lowest score in the class.
  • He has the lowest ranking in the team.
Context #3 | Adverb

degree

to the smallest extent or degree

Synonyms

least, minimally, slightly.

Examples of usage

  • I try to interfere as little as possible and only in the lowest necessary amount.
  • He barely speaks, only in the lowest tone of voice.

Translations

Translations of the word "lowest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais baixo

🇮🇳 सबसे कम

🇩🇪 niedrigste

🇮🇩 terendah

🇺🇦 найнижчий

🇵🇱 najniższy

🇯🇵 最も低い (mottomo hikui)

🇫🇷 le plus bas

🇪🇸 más bajo

🇹🇷 en düşük

🇰🇷 가장 낮은 (gajang naj-eun)

🇸🇦 الأدنى

🇨🇿 nejnižší

🇸🇰 najnižší

🇨🇳 最低 (zuì dī)

🇸🇮 najnižji

🇮🇸 lægstur

🇰🇿 ең төменгі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე დაბალი

🇦🇿 ən aşağı

🇲🇽 más bajo

Etymology

The word 'lowest' originated from the Old English word 'lāwesta', which means 'lowest'. It has been used in English language for centuries to describe the position, size, or amount that is the smallest or least. The word has evolved over time to be commonly used in various contexts, such as prices, ranks, or degrees.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,656, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.