Word: LOW
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Definition of LOW
- Something that is low; a low point.
"Economic growth has hit a new low."
- The minimum value attained by some quantity within a specified period.
"Unemployment has reached a ten-year low."
- A depressed mood or situation.
"He is in a low right now"
- To depress; to lower.
- Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
"a low wall a low shelf"
- Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
"a low bow"
- Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)
"Now that was low even for you!"
- Close to the ground.
- Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
- With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.
"to speak low"
- To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
"There were many laughing children running on the school grounds."
- To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
- (followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
"Don't laugh at my new hat, man!"
- To moo.
"The cattle were lowing."
- A flame; fire; blaze.
- To burn; to blaze.
- Barrow, mound, tumulus.
- (Scottish dialectal) A hill.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "low" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "low" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LOW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in LOW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LOW:
- # the low effect
- # master of low
- # playing with low
- # in terms of low
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