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How to pronounce low
Say it like this: /ˈloʊ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does low mean?
adjSituated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
“standing on low ground”
Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a lesser elevation, closer to sea level (especially near the sea), than other regions.
“the low countries”
Below the batter's knees.
“the pitch (or: the ball) was low”
nounA low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).
“Economic growth has hit a new low.”
The minimum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.
“Today's low was 32 °F.”
A period of depression; a depressed mood or situation.
“He is in a low right now. the highs and lows of bipolar disorder”
advClose to the ground.
Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
“Can sing both high and low.”
With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.
verbTo lower; to make low.
“Now to use these as Hypotheseis, as himself in his Word, is pleas'd to low himself to our capacities, is allowable:”
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