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noun(low)the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
Synonyms: first, first gear, low gear,
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adjective(low)used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
Synonyms: low-pitched,
Antonyms: high,
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noun(low)an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
Synonyms: depression,
Examples:
A low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow.
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adjective(low)subdued or brought low in condition or status
Examples:
Brought low.
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adjective(low)of the most contemptible kind
Examples:
A low stunt to pull.
A low-down sneak.
A low-down sneak.
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adjective(low)filled with melancholy and despondency
Synonyms: blue, depressed, dispirited, down, down in the mouth, downcast, downhearted, gloomy, grim, low-spirited,
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adjective(low)low or inferior in station or quality
Examples:
A lowly parish priest.
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adjective(low)very low in volume
Synonyms: low-toned,
Examples:
A low murmur.
The low-toned murmur of the surf.
The low-toned murmur of the surf.
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noun(low)British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
Synonyms: david low, sir david alexander cecil low, sir david low,
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noun(low)a low level or position or degree
Antonyms: high,
Examples:
The stock market fell to a new low.
low
adjective(low)less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
Antonyms: high,
Examples:
Low prices.
The reservoir is low.
The reservoir is low.
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adjective(low)literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
Antonyms: high,
Examples:
Low ceilings.
Low clouds.
Low hills.
The sun is low.
Low furniture.
A low bow.
Low clouds.
Low hills.
The sun is low.
Low furniture.
A low bow.
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adjective(low)unrefined in character
Examples:
Low comedy.