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low

/l/oU/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

    adj.all

    Examples
    Low prices.
    The reservoir is low.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension

    adj.all

    Examples
    Low ceilings.
    Low clouds.
    Low hills.
    The sun is low.
    Low furniture.
    A low bow.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency

    adj.all

    Synonyms low-pitched
    Antonyms high high-pitched

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. Occupying an inferior position or place; not high or elevated; depressed in comparison with something else; as, <i>low</i> ground; a <i>low</i> flight.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

    noun.state

    Examples
    A low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow.
    Synonyms depression

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)

    noun.person

    Synonyms david low sir david alexander cecil low sir david low

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a low level or position or degree

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    The stock market fell to a new low.
    Antonyms high

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms first first gear low gear

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. The calling sound ordinarily made by cows and other bovine animals.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  6. A hill; a mound; a grave.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  7. Fire; a flame; a light.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  8. The lowest trump, usually the deuce; the lowest trump dealt or drawn.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. in a low position; near the ground

    adv.all

    Examples
    The branches hung low.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. In a low position or manner; not aloft; not on high; near the ground.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. very low in volume

    adj.all

    Examples
    A low murmur.
    The low-toned murmur of the surf.
    Synonyms low-toned

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. unrefined in character

    adj.all

    Examples
    Low comedy.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. of the most contemptible kind

    adj.all

    Examples
    A low stunt to pull.
    A low-down sneak.
    Synonyms abject low-down miserable scummy scurvy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. low or inferior in station or quality

    adj.all

    Examples
    A lowly parish priest.
    Synonyms humble lowly modest small

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. no longer sufficient

    adj.all

    Examples
    Supplies are low.
    Synonyms depleted

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. subdued or brought low in condition or status

    adj.all

    Examples
    Brought low.
    Synonyms broken crushed humbled humiliated

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. filled with melancholy and despondency

    adj.all

    Synonyms blue depressed dispirited down down in the mouth downcast downhearted gloomy grim low-spirited

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

    verb.communication

    Synonyms moo

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To make the calling sound of cows and other bovine animals; to moo.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  3. To burn; to blaze.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  4. To depress; to lower.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

lovingkindnesslovinglylovingnesslovoalovoa klaineanalovyerlow archipelagolow beamlow blowlow blueberrylow brasslow comedy

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