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lowest

Pronunciation: [/ˈləʊ.ɪst/]

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lowest: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “rank or position”

(adjective) used to describe something that is the smallest, least amount, or least important in a group or list. It is at the bottom of a scale or hierarchy.

Example

She received the lowest score in the class.

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His effort was not the lowest, it was actually quite good.

Example

Who got the lowest grade on the test?

Context: “level or degree”

(adjective) describes the smallest or least possible amount or level of something. It is at the bottom end of a scale or range.

Example

This is the lowest temperature we've ever recorded in this city.

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The quality of the product is not the lowest, it's actually quite high.

Example

What is the lowest amount of money you would accept for this job?

Context: “feeling or status”

(adjective) used to describe the least positive or the worst possible situation or feeling. It is the opposite of feeling happy or successful, it is the least pleased or successful.

Example

After the game, she was feeling at her lowest point.

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He was not at his lowest; he was actually feeling quite optimistic.

Example

When do you feel at your lowest?

How to pronounce lowest

Pronunciation: [/ˈləʊ.ɪst/]

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