Synonyms for

Low

Verb / ləʊ / Another word for low — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Low means something that is close to the ground or not high in position or value.

Synonyms & similar words

depression humiliated downhearted lowpitched humble lowgear abject gloomy lowdown miserable downcast lowspirited high modest grim lowly first depleted dispirited small scummy broken humbled moo crushed short small little tiny shortened reduced diminished lowered depressed under beneath inferior cheap inexpensive economical affordable budget reasonable moderate sluggish

Synonyms by register

Formal

subdued reduced diminished inferior

Informal

down out bummed depressed

Literary

abject ignoble base

Antonyms

high tall elevated lofty upper superior

Common collocations

  • low price
  • low temperature
  • low level
  • low voice
  • low blood pressure
  • low tide
  • low point

Word family

noun low
verb lower
adverb low

Usage note

As an adjective, 'low' can refer to physical height, position, or quality. As a noun, it can refer to a state of depression or a period of low activity.

Example sentences

  1. The dog was walking with a low tail.
  2. The sun was low in the sky.
  3. The chair was too low for the table.
  4. The airplane was flying low over the city.
  5. The music was low and soothing.

Quotes

  • The only way is up. Or down. No way sideways. Not this time. It's time to go low.
  • A man's pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.
  • I'm a low-key type of guy. I don't really like the attention.

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