low · adj
low (BAD QUALITY)
B2 of bad quality, especially when referring to something that is not as good as it should be
Dictionary examples:
I have rather a low opinion of him. (25.3)
low standards/quality (26.2)
low (SOUND)
B2 deep or quiet
Dictionary examples:
a low note (9.8)
a low voice (19.3)
low (NOT IMPORTANT)
C1 not important or powerful
Dictionary examples:
low rank/status (48.9)
New furniture is a very low priority at the moment. (60.9)
low (UNHAPPY)
C1 unhappy and without energy
Dictionary examples:
She’s feeling pretty low because she failed her driver’s test. (31.1)
keep a low profile
C1 to try not to be noticed
Dictionary examples:
She has kept a low profile since the divorce. (36.6)
low (AMOUNT/LEVEL)
A2 small in amount, size or level
Dictionary examples:
The store's prices were so low, they were practically giving stuff away! (0.0)
My salary is so low, I can't even afford free stuff! (0.0)
My bank account is so low, even ants look down on it! (0.0)
low temperatures (14.1)
a low-fat diet (17.3)
The big supermarket has the lowest prices. (21.9)
These people are living on relatively low incomes. (37.0)
Vegetables are generally low in calories. (54.9)
low (NOT HIGH)
B1 not high
Dictionary examples:
The low diving board is for beginners and chickens like me. (0.0)
I love this restaurant's low tables. My feet can touch the floor! (0.0)
The basketball team only recruits players with low height and high hopes. (0.0)
a low fence (25.2)
low ceilings (25.5)
Until I’m a better skier, I’ll stay on the lower slopes. (64.4)