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low

/ˈloʊ/noun, verb, adjective, adverb1 syllable

Low means: being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension.

Synonyms for low83

noun, as in British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)

David Low, Sir David Low, Sir David Alexander Cecil Low

noun, as in the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

first gear, first, low gear

noun, as in an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

verb, as in make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

moo

adjective, as in being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension

deep, low-growing, flat-growing, ground-hugging, low-level, low-altitude, low-lying, lowset, low-set, nether, under, squat, underslung, down, inferior, short, little

adjective, as in filled with melancholy and despondency

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

adjective, as in less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

debased, devalued, degraded, depressed, down, low-level, reduced, rock-bottom, inferior

adjective, as in used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency

low-pitched, alto, contralto, baritone, bass, deep, contrabass, double-bass, throaty

adjective, as in of the most contemptible kind

abject, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy, contemptible

adjective, as in low or inferior in station or quality

adjective, as in subdued or brought low in condition or status

adjective, as in no longer sufficient

adjective, as in very low in volume

low-toned, soft

adjective, as in unrefined in character

unrefined

also used for low

scrimp, shortsome, stubbed, stubby, stumpy, vertically challenged, bad, mid, sad, sorry, ass, base, below par, bottom-shelf, BTEC

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Opposites of low

What does low mean?16

adjective

1

being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension“low ceilings”

2

filled with melancholy and despondency“gloomy at the thought of what he had to face”

3

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount“low prices”

4

used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency

5

of the most contemptible kind“abject cowardice”

6

low or inferior in station or quality“a humble cottage”

7

subdued or brought low in condition or status“brought low”

8

no longer sufficient“supplies are low”

9

very low in volume“a low murmur”

10

unrefined in character“low comedy”

noun

1

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

2

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

3

an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation“a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow”

4

a low level or position or degree“the stock market fell to a new low”

verb

1

make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

adverb

1

in a low position; near the ground“the branches hung low”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with low?60

two syllables

three syllables

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All 60 rhymes for low, grouped by syllable

Low in a sentence

  • She sat on a bench, humming an old melody in a low voice.unknown
  • Beer is taxed according to its malt content, so low-malt beer is cheaper.CM
  • The water temperature's still low so you're not going to swim, are you?fcbond
  • Flies high the cow and low the cattle, a twister does the farmyard rattle.Hans_Adler
  • Because his salary is low, he can't buy that house.CK
  • Due to overfishing, some fish stocks are now at perilously low levels.Scott
  • No matter how low the target, always aim higher.NickC
  • When you have nothing, aim low; when you get somewhere, aim high.NickC

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Forms of low

as a noun

plural
lows

as a verb

past tense
lowed
present participle
lowing
third-person singular
lows
past participle
lowed

as a adjective

comparative
lower
superlative
lowest

as a adverb

comparative
lower
superlative
lowest