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low

Pronunciation: [/ˈləʊ/]

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low: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use low in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The table is low enough for the kids to reach easily.

Example

The plane flew high in the sky, not low.

Example

How low is the ceiling in the room?

Context: “volume”

(adverb) when something is not loud; not making a big noise. If a sound is not very easy to hear, it's low.

Example

Speak up, I can't hear you, your voice is too low.

Example

The music was too loud, not low.

Example

Why is your voice so low today?

Context: “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.

Example

The low of the chair is perfect for resting your feet on.

Example

The mountain's peak is the opposite of a low; it's very high.

Example

What is the low of the shelf in the garage?

How to pronounce low

Pronunciation: [/ˈləʊ/]

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