low

[loʊ]

low Definition

• 1. situated not far above the ground, or of less than average height
• 2. not high or tall; not above the ground or higher than other things
• 3. having a small distance from the bottom to the top

Using low: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "low" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The chair is too low for the table.

• Example

  The plane flew low over the city.

• Example

  The sun is low in the sky.

• Example

  He spoke in a low voice.

low Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for low

• short
• small
• little
• stunted
• diminutive

Antonyms for low

• tall
• high
• elevated
• lofty
• towering

Idioms Using low

• lay low

  to keep oneself hidden or out of sight

  Example

  After the robbery, he decided to lay low for a while.

• take the low road

  to choose the easier or less honorable path

  Example

  He decided to take the low road and cheat on the exam.

• feel low

  to feel sad or depressed

  Example

  After the breakup, she felt really low for a few weeks.

Phrases with low

• low blow

  an unfair or unsporting remark or action

  Example

  His comment about her family was a low blow.

• low tide

  the state of the tide when at its lowest level

  Example

  We can walk along the beach at low tide.

• low profile

  a deliberately low or inconspicuous approach or appearance

  Example

  The celebrity kept a low profile while visiting the city.

Origins of low

from Old Norse 'lagr', meaning 'low'

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Summary: low in Brief

The term 'low' [loʊ] refers to something situated not far above the ground or of less than average height. It can also mean having a small distance from the bottom to the top. 'Low' is used in phrases like 'low blow,' referring to an unfair remark or action, and 'lay low,' meaning to keep oneself hidden or out of sight. The idiom 'take the low road' denotes choosing the easier or less honorable path.