Definition (noun) an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
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a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
Definition (noun) British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
Definition (noun) a low level or position or degree
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the stock market fell to a new low
Definition (noun) the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
Definition (verb) make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
Definition (adj) less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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low prices
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the reservoir is low
Definition (adj) literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
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low ceilings
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low clouds
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low hills
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the sun is low
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low furniture
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a low bow
Definition (adj) very low in volume
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a low murmur
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the low-toned murmur of the surf
Definition (adj) unrefined in character
Definition (adj) used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
Definition (adj) of the most contemptible kind
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abject cowardice
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a low stunt to pull
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a low-down sneak
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his miserable treatment of his family
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You miserable skunk!
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a scummy rabble
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a scurvy trick
Definition (adj) low or inferior in station or quality
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a humble cottage
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a lowly parish priest
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a modest man of the people
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small beginnings
Definition (adj) no longer sufficient
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supplies are low
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our funds are depleted
Definition (adj) subdued or brought low in condition or status
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brought low
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a broken man
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his broken spirit
Definition (adj) filled with melancholy and despondency
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gloomy at the thought of what he had to face
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gloomy predictions
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a gloomy silence
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took a grim view of the economy
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the darkening mood
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lonely and blue in a strange city
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depressed by the loss of his job
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a dispirited and resigned expression on her face
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downcast after his defeat
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feeling discouraged and downhearted
Definition (adv) in a low position; near the ground