low

A2 · Elementary

adj. small in amount, level, or value.

adj. below the average or expected level in quantity, intensity, or value.

日本語:低い※

“We need to find a petrol station because the fuel level is very low.”

“Consumer confidence remained low throughout the first quarter, leading to a significant decrease in luxury retail spending.”

A2 · Elementary Music

adj. not loud, or having a deep musical pitch.

adj. produced with low volume or characterized by a grave musical pitch due to slow vibrations.

日本語:低い※

“She spoke in a low voice so she wouldn't wake the sleeping baby.”

“The cellist played a series of low, resonant notes that echoed through the empty concert hall.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. feeling sad or without much energy.

adj. experiencing a state of depression, dejection, or reduced vitality.

“He has been feeling a bit low lately since his best friend moved away.”

“After the team lost the championship, the atmosphere in the locker room was incredibly low.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the lowest point or the worst time in a situation.

n. a point of minimum value, or a period characterized by failure or depression.

“The argument at the party was a new low for their relationship.”

“The stock reached an all-time low yesterday, causing panic among the long-term investors.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. an area where the air pressure is lower than usual, often bringing rain.

n. a region of relatively low atmospheric pressure; a cyclone or depression.

“The weather forecast says a low is moving in from the Atlantic, so expect rain.”

“A deep low centered over the coast is expected to bring gale-force winds and heavy precipitation by midnight.”

A2 · Elementary

adv. in a position close to the ground or with a quiet sound.

adv. at or to a low position, price, or volume.

Español:bajo

“The sun hung low in the sky just before it disappeared.”

“The aircraft flew low over the valley to avoid detection by the radar installations on the ridge.”

C2 · Proficiency Biology Literary

v. the sound a cow makes.

v. to utter the deep, characteristic sound of a cow; to moo.

“In the quiet evening, we could hear the cattle lowing in the distant field.”

“The herd began to low restlessly as the storm clouds gathered over the pasture.”