What does low mean?
Low means Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty..
Low
/ˈləʊ/ · adjective
Meaning
Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty..
Definitions by Sense
- Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
- Of less than normal height or upward extent or growth, or of greater than normal depth or recession; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
- Not high in status, esteem, or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
- Humble, meek, not haughty.
- Disparaging; assigning little value or excellence.
- Being a nadir, a bottom.
- Depressed in mood, dejected, sad.
- Lacking health or vitality, strength or vivacity; feeble; weak.
Example Sentences
standing on low ground
in a low valley, ringed by low hills
a low wall a low shelf
Narrative friezes in low relief were characteristic of Ionic architecture.
a low bow
a low tide
the Mississippi is unusually low right now
It is a little low hearb […]
Synonyms for low
Antonyms for low
Related Words
Word Forms
- lower
- lowest
- lows
- lowing
- lowed
- lowe
- lawe
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for low?
Common synonyms include Synonyms: immoral, abject, scummy, scurvy.
What is the opposite of low?
Possible antonyms include high, tall, elevated, eminent.
How do you use low in a sentence?
standing on low ground
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