How do you use "low" in a sentence?

Keep the volume low—the baby is sleeping. Fuel prices are at their lowest for years. I've been feeling a bit low since the weekend.

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Q: What does "low" mean?

Not high in position, amount, or intensity; below average Low describes position ('low shelf'), amount ('low price'), intensity ('low voice'), or quality ('low standards'). It can also describe mood ('feeling low'). 'Low-key' means subtle or understated. 'Lie low' means to hide or avoid attention. The opposite is 'high'.

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Meaning: Not high in position, amount, or intensity; below average

低的，矮的，少的

bajo

低い、少ない

낮은, 적은

Low describes position ('low shelf'), amount ('low price'), intensity ('low voice'), or quality ('low standards'). It can also describe mood ('feeling low'). 'Low-key' means subtle or understated. 'Lie low' means to hide or avoid attention. The opposite is 'high'.

「low」描述位置（「low shelf」）、数量（「low price」）、强度（「low voice」）或质量（「low standards」）。它也可以描述情绪（「feeling low」）。「low-key」表示低调或含蓄。「lie low」表示躲藏或避免注意。反义词是「high」。

«Low» describe posición («low shelf»), cantidad («low price»), intensidad («low voice») o calidad («low standards»). También puede describir el estado de ánimo («feeling low»). «Low-key» significa sutil o discreto. «Lie low» significa esconderse o evitar la atención. Lo opuesto es «high».

「low」は位置（「low shelf」）、量（「low price」）、強さ（「low voice」）、または質（「low standards」）を表します。気分を表すこともできます（「feeling low」）。「low-key」は控えめを意味します。「lie low」は隠れたり注目を避けたりすることを意味します。反対語は「high」です。

low는 위치('low shelf'), 양('low price'), 강도('low voice'), 또는 품질('low standards')이 낮음을 나타냅니다. 기분이 가라앉은 상태('feeling low')를 묘사할 수도 있습니다. 'Low-key'는 은근한 또는 절제된이라는 뜻이고, 'lie low'는 숨거나 눈에 띄지 않게 하다라는 뜻입니다. 반대말은 'high'입니다.

Examples

Keep the volume low—the baby is sleeping.
把音量调低——宝宝在睡觉。
Mantén el volumen bajo—el bebé está durmiendo.
音量を低くして—赤ちゃんが寝ています。
볼륨을 낮추세요—아기가 자고 있어요.
Fuel prices are at their lowest for years.
燃料价格处于多年来的最低水平。
Los precios del combustible están en su punto más bajo en años.
燃料価格は何年ぶりの最低水準です。
연료 가격이 수년 만에 최저 수준입니다.
I've been feeling a bit low since the weekend.
周末以来我一直感觉有点沮丧。
Me he sentido un poco decaído desde el fin de semana.
週末から少し気分が落ち込んでいます。
주말 이후로 기분이 좀 가라앉아 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old Norse 'lágr' meaning 'low, not tall', from Proto-Germanic 'legaz'. Related to the verb 'lie' (to recline) — what is low is close to the ground, as if lying down. The emotional sense ('feeling low') dates from the 18th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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