low
Prononciation : [/ˈləʊ/]
Mot
Contexte : « height »
(adjective) when something is not high up; close to the ground or lower than usual. If you see something that's not very tall, it's low.
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The table is low enough for the kids to reach easily.
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The plane flew high in the sky, not low.
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How low is the ceiling in the room?
Contexte : « volume »
(adverb) when something is not loud; not making a big noise. If a sound is not very easy to hear, it's low.
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Speak up, I can't hear you, your voice is too low.
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The music was too loud, not low.
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Why is your voice so low today?
Contexte : « position »
(noun) a measurement for things that are close to the ground or not high. When you want to know exactly how far off the ground something is, you ask for its low.
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The low of the chair is perfect for resting your feet on.
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The mountain's peak is the opposite of a low; it's very high.
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What is the low of the shelf in the garage?
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