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low

/ low /
adverb/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adverb Sense 1
in a low position; near the ground
"the branches hung low"
adjective satellite Sense 2
unrefined in character
"low comedy"
Similar:
unrefined
adjective satellite Sense 3
very low in volume
"a low murmur"
"the low-toned murmur of the surf"
Similar:
soft
adjective Sense 4
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
Similar:
alto contralto baritone bass deep contrabass double-bass throaty
Opposites:
high high-pitched
adjective Sense 5
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
"low prices"
"the reservoire is low"
Similar:
debased devalued degraded depressed down(p) low-level poor reduced
Opposites:
high
See also:
inferior
adjective Sense 6
literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
"low ceilings"
"low clouds"
"low hills"
"the sun is low"
"low furniture"
"a low bow"
Similar:
deep low-level low-lying lowset low-set nether under squat
Opposites:
high
See also:
down inferior short
noun Sense 7
British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
Type of:
cartoonist
noun Sense 8
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
"a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow"
Type of:
air mass
Has parts:
cyclone
noun Sense 9
a low level or position or degree
"the stock market fell to a new low"
Opposites:
high
Type of:
degree grade level
adjective satellite Sense 10
of the most contemptible kind
"abject cowardice"
"a low stunt to pull"
"a low-down sneak"
"his miserable treatment of his family"
"You miserable skunk!"
"a scummy rabble"
"a scurvy trick"
Similar:
contemptible
adjective satellite Sense 11
being the gear producing the lowest drive speed
"use first gear on steep hills"
Similar:
forward
verb Sense 12
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
Type of:
utter emit let out
Derived:
moo
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
adjective satellite Sense 13
low or inferior in station or quality
"a humble cottage"
"a lowly parish priest"
"a modest man of the people"
"small beginnings"
Similar:
inferior
adjective satellite Sense 14
no longer sufficient
"supplies are low"
"our funds are depleted"
Similar:
insufficient deficient
noun Sense 15
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
Type of:
gear gear mechanism
Has parts:
car auto automobile
adjective satellite Sense 16
subdued or brought low in condition or status
"brought low"
"a broken man"
"his broken spirit"
Similar:
humble
adjective satellite Sense 17
low in spirits
"lonely and blue in a strange city"
"depressed by the loss of his job"
"a dispirited and resigned expression on her face"
"downcast after his defeat"
"feeling discouraged and downhearted"
Similar:
dejected
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
17
Total Synonyms
33
Total Relationships
57
Times Searched
3
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unrefined soft alto contralto baritone bass deep contrabass double-bass throaty high high-pitched