All Definitions for Low
Below are all the dictionary definitions of low:
1Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane
2Ot high or lofty.
3Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a lesser elevation, closer to sea level (especially near the sea), than other regions.
4Below the batter's knees.
5Of less than normal height or upward extent or growth, or of greater than normal depth or recession
6Below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
7Low-cut.
8Not high in status, esteem, or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
9Humble, meek, not haughty.
10Disparaging
11Assigning little value or excellence.
12Being a nadir, a bottom.
13Depressed in mood, dejected, sad.
14Lacking health or vitality, strength or vivacity
15Feeble
16Weak.
17Having few hit points remaining
18Damaged.
19Dead. (Compare lay low.)
20Small, not high (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
21Having a small or comparatively smaller concentration of (a substance, which is often but not always linked by "in" when predicative).
22Depleted, or nearing deletion
23Lacking in supply.
24Simple in complexity or development.
25Favoring simplicity (see e.g. low church, Low Tory).
26Being near the equator.
27Grave in pitch, due to being produced by relatively slow vibrations (wave oscillations)
28Flat.
29Quiet
30Soft
31Ot loud.
32Made with a relatively large opening between the tongue and the palate
33Made with (part of) the tongue positioned low in the mouth, relative to the palate.
34Lesser in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc.
35Designed for a slow (or the slowest) speed.
36A low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).
37The minimum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.
38A period of depression
39A depressed mood or situation.
40An area of low pressure
41A depression.
42The lowest-speed gearing of a power-transmission system, especially of an automotive vehicle.
43The lowest trump, usually the deuce
44The lowest trump dealt or drawn.
45A cheap, cost-efficient, or advantageous price.
46Close to the ground.
47Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
48With a low voice or sound
49Ot loudly
50Gently.
51Under the usual price
52At a moderate price
53Cheaply.
54In a low mean condition
55Humbly
56Meanly.
57In a time approaching our own.
58In a path near the equator, so that the declination is small, or near the horizon, so that the altitude is small
59Said of the heavenly bodies with reference to the diurnal revolution.
60To moo.
61A flame
62Fire
63Blaze.
64To burn
65To blaze.
66Not rich or seasoned
67Offering the minimum of nutritional requirements
68Plain, simple.
69To lower
70To make low.
71Barrow, mound, tumulus.
72A hill.
73A surname.
74A township municipality in La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau Regional County Municipality, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada, named after Charles Adamson Low.
75A ghost town in Tooele County, Utah, United States.
76The station code of Lo Wu in Hong Kong.
77Alternative form of 'low. [(US, UK, dialectal or colloquial) To allow
78To acknowledge or admit.]
79Acronym of launch on warning.
About synonyms for low
Finding the right synonym for low helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane", low has 1 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Depression is the most direct replacement in most situations.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for low, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.