low — having a small distance from the bottom to the top; not high or tall
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a small distance from the bottom to the top; not high or tall
Pronunciation (IPA): /loʊ/
Example Sentences
- My grades are so low, even my shadow is disappointed in me.
- The bridge is too low for trucks to pass under.
- Please speak in a low voice in the library.
low
ADJECTIVE[/loʊ/]
having a small distance from the bottom to the top; not high or tall

a small child stands next to a tiny single-story house with a very short roof that barely reaches above the windows. An adult neighbor points toward the house while comparing it to the tall two-story house right next door. The difference in height creates a striking visual contrast between the structures. Other residents walk by, easily seeing over the shorter building's roofline. having a small distance from the bottom to the top, not high or tall
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“My grades are so low, even my shadow is disappointed in me.”
“The bridge is too low for trucks to pass under.”
“Please speak in a low voice in the library.”
“My phone battery is so low, it's practically taking a nap.”
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