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low

The correct spelling is low.

How to pronounce low

/ləʊ/
noun

IPA: /ləʊ/

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The correct spelling is low. Something that is low; a low point. For example: "Economic growth has hit a new low."

Usage Examples

Economic growth has hit a new low.

Unemployment has reached a ten-year low.

He is in a low right now

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something that is low; a low point.
  2. 2.The minimum value attained by some quantity within a specified period.
  3. 3.A depressed mood or situation.
  4. 4.An area of low pressure; a depression.
  5. 5.The lowest-speed gearing of a power-transmission system, especially of an automotive vehicle.

verb

  1. 1.To depress; to lower.
  2. 2.To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
  3. 3.To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
  4. 4.(followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
  5. 5.To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.

adjective

  1. 1.Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
  2. 2.Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
  3. 3.Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
  4. 4.Humble, meek, not haughty.
  5. 5.Disparaging; assigning little value or excellence.

adverb

  1. 1.Close to the ground.
  2. 2.Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
  3. 3.With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.
  4. 4.Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply.
  5. 5.In a low mean condition; humbly; meanly.

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