low

(noun) an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation. Synonyms: depression. Examples: "A low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow."

(noun) British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963). Synonyms: Low, David Low, Sir David Low, Sir David Alexander Cecil Low.

(noun) a low level or position or degree. Examples: "The stock market fell to a new low."

(noun) the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving. Synonyms: first gear, first, low gear.

(verb) make a low noise, characteristic of bovines. Synonyms: moo.

(adj) less than normal in degree or intensity or amount. Synonyms: low (vs. high). Examples: "Low prices." "The reservoir is low."

(adj) literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension. Synonyms: low (vs. high). Examples: "Low ceilings." "Low clouds." "Low hills." "The sun is low." "Low furniture." "A low bow."

(adj) very low in volume. Synonyms: low-toned. Examples: "A low murmur." "The low-toned murmur of the surf."

(adj) unrefined in character. Examples: "Low comedy."

(adj) used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency. Synonyms: low (vs. high), low-pitched.

(adj) of the most contemptible kind. Synonyms: abject, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy. Examples: "Abject cowardice." "A low stunt to pull." "A low-down sneak." "His miserable treatment of his family." "You miserable skunk!." "A scummy rabble." "A scurvy trick."

(adj) low or inferior in station or quality. Synonyms: humble, lowly, modest, small. Examples: "A humble cottage." "A lowly parish priest." "A modest man of the people." "Small beginnings."

(adj) no longer sufficient. Synonyms: depleted. Examples: "Supplies are low." "Our funds are depleted."

(adj) subdued or brought low in condition or status. Synonyms: broken, crushed, humbled, humiliated. Examples: "Brought low." "A broken man." "His broken spirit."

(adj) filled with melancholy and despondency . Synonyms: gloomy, grim, blue, depressed, dispirited, down(predicate), downcast, downhearted, down in the mouth, low-spirited. Examples: "Gloomy at the thought of what he had to face." "Gloomy predictions." "A gloomy silence." "Took a grim view of the economy." "The darkening mood." "Lonely and blue in a strange city." "Depressed by the loss of his job." "A dispirited and resigned expression on her face." "Downcast after his defeat." "Feeling discouraged and downhearted."

(adv) in a low position; near the ground. Examples: "The branches hung low."