part of speech: adjective
inflections: lower, lowest
definition 1: close to the ground or bottom; not high.
- The wall is low enough for us to step over it.
synonyms: short
antonyms: high, lofty
definition 2: below the normal level.
- The water in the lake was too low for sailing.
definition 3: unhappy or weak.
- She was in a low mood because of her poor grade in math.
synonyms: blue, dejected, down, unhappy
definition 4: not loud.
- I heard the low sound of a train in the distance.
synonyms: soft
antonyms: loud
definition 5: below average in quality.
- His history grade is low.
synonyms: inferior
definition 6: nearly used up or empty.
- We have to stop for gas because the tank is low.
synonyms: diminished, reduced
part of speech: adverb
inflections: lower, lowest
definition 1: in or to a lower position or level.
- The birds flew low over the lake.
synonyms: down
antonyms: high
definition 2: in or to a state of being empty.
- The gas in the car is running low.
synonyms: out
definition 3: at a somewhat quiet level.
- She sang the lullaby low.
synonyms: quietly, softly
part of speech: noun
definition: something that is low, such as an amount, an action, or a person’s spirits.
- Gas prices have hit a low.
- Today is one of her lows.
antonyms: high
derivation: lowness (n.)
