Definitions and Examples of low, short, small
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not rising far above the ground or horizon.
Example
The airplane was flying low over the mountains.
Having a small distance from top to bottom; not tall.
Example
He is too short to reach the top shelf.
Not large in size, amount, or degree.
Example
She has a small backpack for her hiking trip.
Key Differences: low vs short vs small
- 1Low refers to something that is close to the ground or horizon, while hoch refers to something that is elevated or high.
- 2Short describes something that is not tall, while hoch describes something that is tall or high.
- 3Small refers to something that is not large in size, while hoch refers to something that is elevated or high.
Effective Usage of low, short, small
- 1Describing Height: Use hoch to describe something that is tall or high, and use low or short to describe something that is not tall.
- 2Comparing Sizes: Use small to describe something that is not large in size, and use hoch to describe something that is elevated or high.
- 3Giving Directions: Use hoch to indicate a high or elevated location, and use low to indicate a low or ground-level location.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of hoch in German are low, short, and small. These words describe the opposite of hoch, which means high or tall. Use these words to describe height, compare sizes, and give directions.
