Low Definition

low
adverb
  1. in a low position; near the ground; "the branches hung low"
adjective
  1. less than normal in degree or intensity or amount; "low prices"; "the reservoir is low"
  2. 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"
  3. very low in volume; "a low murmur"; "the low-toned murmur of the surf"
  4. unrefined in character; "low comedy"
  5. used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
  6. 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"
  7. low or inferior in station or quality; "a humble cottage"; "a lowly parish priest"; "a modest man of the people"; "small beginnings"
  8. no longer sufficient; "supplies are low"; "our funds are depleted"
  9. subdued or brought low in condition or status; "brought low"; "a broken man"; "his broken spirit"
  10. filled with melancholy and despondency ; "gloomy at the thought of what he had to face"; "gloomy predictions"; "a gloomy silence"; "took a grim view of the economy"; "the darkening mood"; "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"
noun
  1. an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow"
  2. British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
  3. a low level or position or degree; "the stock market fell to a new low"
  4. the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
verb
  1. make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

"Low" in song lyrics

See how low is used in real songs:

  • "We got to get it right and keep it tight, and stay on the low"
    1st Infantry f/ Havoc, Twin Gambino — The Midnight Creep
  • "Chinaman had 'em gettin' down low"
    2 Live Crew f/ KC, Freak Nasty — 2 Live Party
  • "Take a look and whaddaya know, it's 2 Low"
    2 Low — The Groove with Mr. Scarface

Usage tips for "low"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "low" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for low to find words that pair well.

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