low
/ˈləʊ/
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
- comparative
- lower
- superlative
- lowest
Meanings
- 1
Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty
Are High German and Low German the same language?
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC BY 2.0 FR
The man spoke in a low voice.
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- 2
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
- 3
Not high in status, esteem, or rank, dignity, or quality — Compare vulgar.
- 4
Humble, meek, not haughty
- 5
Disparaging; assigning little value or excellence
- 6
Depressed in mood, dejected, sad
- 7
Lacking health or vitality, strength or vivacity; feeble; weak
- 8
Small, not high (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc)
- 9
Quiet; soft; not loud
- 10
Not rich or seasoned; offering the minimum of nutritional requirements; plain, simple