low

Definitions

1. 1

   strong imp. of Laugh.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To make the calling sound of cows and other bovine animals; to moo.

3. 3noun

   The calling sound ordinarily made by cows and other bovine animals.

4. 4noun

   A hill; a mound; a grave.

5. 5noun

   Fire; a flame; a light.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To burn; to blaze.

7. 7superlative

   Occupying an inferior position or place; not high or elevated; depressed in comparison with something else; as, low ground; a low flight.

8. 8superlative

   Not rising to the usual height; as, a man of low stature; a low fence.

9. 9superlative

   Near the horizon; as, the sun is low at four o'clock in winter, and six in summer.

10. 10superlative

    Sunk to the farthest ebb of the tide; as, low tide.

11. 11superlative

    Beneath the usual or remunerative rate or amount, or the ordinary value; moderate; cheap; as, the low price of corn; low wages.

12. 12superlative

    Not loud; as, a low voice; a low sound.

13. 13superlative

    Depressed in the scale of sounds; grave; as, a low pitch; a low note.

14. 14superlative

    Made, as a vowel, with a low position of part of the tongue in relation to the palate; as, / (/m), / (all). See Guide to Pronunciation, // 5, 10, 11.

15. 15superlative

    Near, or not very distant from, the equator; as, in the low northern latitudes.

16. 16superlative

    Numerically small; as, a low number.

17. 17superlative

    Wanting strength or animation; depressed; dejected; as, low spirits; low in spirits.

18. 18superlative

    Depressed in condition; humble in rank; as, men of low condition; the lower classes.

19. 19superlative

    Mean; vulgar; base; dishonorable; as, a person of low mind; a low trick or stratagem.

20. 20superlative

    Not elevated or sublime; not exalted or diction; as, a low comparison.

21. 21superlative

    Submissive; humble.

22. 22superlative

    Deficient in vital energy; feeble; weak; as, a low pulse; made low by sickness.

23. 23superlative

    Moderate; not intense; not inflammatory; as, low heat; a low temperature; a low fever.

24. 24superlative

    Smaller than is reasonable or probable; as, a low estimate.

25. 25superlative

    Not rich, high seasoned, or nourishing; plain; simple; as, a low diet.

26. 26noun

    The lowest trump, usually the deuce; the lowest trump dealt or drawn.

27. 27adverb

    In a low position or manner; not aloft; not on high; near the ground.

28. 28adverb

    Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply; as, he sold his wheat low.

29. 29adverb

    In a low mean condition; humbly; meanly.

30. 30adverb

    In time approaching our own.

31. 31adverb

    With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently; as, to speak low.

32. 32adverb

    With a low musical pitch or tone.

33. 33adverb

    In subjection, poverty, or disgrace; as, to be brought low by oppression, by want, or by vice.

34. 34adverb

    In a path near the equator, so that the declination is small, or near the horizon, so that the altitude is small; -- said of the heavenly bodies with reference to the diurnal revolution; as, the moon runs low, that is, is comparatively near the horizon when on or near the meridian.

35. 35transitive verb

    To depress; to lower.

36. 36noun

    the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

    Synonyms

    first
37. 37noun

    a low level or position or degree

    "the stock market fell to a new low"

38. 38noun

    British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)

39. 39noun

    an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

    "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow"

    Synonyms

    depression
40. 40verb

    make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

    Synonyms

    moo
41. 41adjective

    filled with melancholy and despondency

    "gloomy at the thought of what he had to face"

    "gloomy predictions"

    Synonyms

    bluedepresseddispiriteddowndowncastdownheartedgloomygrim
42. 42adjective

    of the most contemptible kind

    "abject cowardice"

    "a low stunt to pull"

    Synonyms

    abjectmiserablescummyscurvy
43. 43adjective

    literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension

    "low ceilings"

    "low clouds"

44. 44adjective

    less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

    "low prices"

    "the reservoir is low"

45. 45adjective

    used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency

46. 46adjective

    very low in volume

    "a low murmur"

    "the low-toned murmur of the surf"

47. 47adjective

    subdued or brought low in condition or status

    "brought low"

    "a broken man"

    Synonyms

    brokencrushedhumbledhumiliated
48. 48adjective

    unrefined in character

    "low comedy"

49. 49adjective

    no longer sufficient

    "supplies are low"

    "our funds are depleted"

    Synonyms

    depleted
50. 50adjective

    low or inferior in station or quality

    "a humble cottage"

    "a lowly parish priest"

    Synonyms

    humblelowlymodestsmall
51. 51adverb

    in a low position; near the ground

    "the branches hung low"