low
word
/ˈɫoʊ/
loh
/lˈəʊ/
loh
Definition
Low describes something that is not high in position, level, amount, or intensity. It can also describe a deep sound or a sad/weak emotional state.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and flexible. Common patterns: 'low price', 'low battery', 'low voice', 'low level', 'feel low'. For sound, 'low' usually means deep, not quiet; 'quiet' refers to volume. Opposite is often 'high', but for mood people also say 'down'.
Spanish: bajo - bajo en cantidad - grave (sonido)Portuguese (BR): baixo - baixo em quantidade - grave (som)Portuguese (PT): baixo - baixo em quantidade - grave (som)Chinese (Simplified): 低的 - 少的 - 低沉的（声音）Chinese (Traditional): 低的 - 少的 - 低沉的（聲音）Hindi: नीचा - कम - भारी/मंद (आवाज़)Arabic: منخفض - قليل - غليظ/منخفض (الصوت)Bengali: নিম্ন - কমRussian: низкий - низкий (уровень, количество) - тихий (голос, не громкий) - подавленный (настроение)Japanese: 低い - 小さい (量・音・程度)Vietnamese: thấp - nhỏ (âm thanh) - yếu (tâm trạng)Korean: 낮은 - 적은 (수량) - 약한 (기분, 목소리)Turkish: düşük - alçakUrdu: کم - نیچاIndonesian: rendah - sedikit (jumlah) - lemah (suara, perasaan)
Example Sentences
The table is very low.
basic
Our milk is low, so I need to buy more.
basic
He spoke in a low voice.
basic
Keep your voice low—the baby is sleeping.
natural
I've been feeling low lately, so I took a day off.
natural
Airfares are usually low in January.
natural