low

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adjective
ˈlō

lower ˈlō-ər ; lowest ˈlō-əst

Synonyms of low

1
a
: having a small upward extension or elevation

a low wall

: situated or passing little above a reference line, point, or plane

low bridges

c(1)

: having a low-cut neckline

(2)

: not extending as high as the ankle

low oxfords

2
a
: situated or passing below the normal level, surface, or base of
measurement, or the mean elevation

low ground

: marking a nadir or bottom

the low point of his career

3
a(1)
: small in number or amount
(2)

: SUBSTANDARD, INADEQUATE

a low level of employment

a low income group

(3)

: CHEAP

low prices
(4)

: SHORT, DEPLETED

Oil is in low supply.

: of lesser degree, size, or amount than average or ordinary

low energy

c
: of lesser position, rank, or order

4
: intended to attract little attention
kept a low profile

5
: UNFAVORABLE, DISPARAGING
had a low opinion of her

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a
: lacking spirit or vivacity : DEPRESSED

a low frame of mind

: lacking strength, health, or vitality : WEAK, PROSTRATE

very low with pneumonia

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a
: being near the horizon

: being near the equator

low northern latitudes

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: falling short of some standard: such as
a

: morally reprehensible : BASE

a low trick

: lacking dignity or elevation

a low style of writing

: COARSE, VULGAR

low language

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a
: not loud : SOFT

: characterized by being toward the bottom of the range of pitch

attainable (as by an instrument)

: FLAT SENSE 8A

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: socially or economically humble in character or status
a person of low birth

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: designed for slow and usually the slowest speed
low gear

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a
: not advanced in complexity, development, or elaboration

low organisms