low
noun
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
“a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow”
SynonymsdepressionBritish political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
a low level or position or degree
“the stock market fell to a new low”
Oppositeshighthe lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
verb
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
Synonymsmoo
adjective
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
“low prices”
“the reservoir is low”
Oppositeshighliteral meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
“low ceilings”
“low clouds”
Oppositeshighvery low in volume
“a low murmur”
“the low-toned murmur of the surf”
Synonymslow-tonedunrefined in character
“low comedy”
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
Synonymslow-pitchedOppositeshighof the most contemptible kind
“abject cowardice”
“a low stunt to pull”
low or inferior in station or quality
“a humble cottage”
“a lowly parish priest”
no longer sufficient
“supplies are low”
“our funds are depleted”
Synonymsdepletedsubdued or brought low in condition or status
“brought low”
“a broken man”
filled with melancholy and despondency
“gloomy at the thought of what he had to face”
“gloomy predictions”
adverb
in a low position; near the ground
“the branches hung low”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
