English · Word Candidate

low

/ˈləʊ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lower · lowest · lows · lowing

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gần mặt đất hoặc thấp

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Adjective

Examples

standing on low ground

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty. — 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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gần mặt đất hoặc thấp, đặc biệt là khu vực gần biển

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Adjective

Examples

the low countries

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điểm thấp hoặc vị trí thấp

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Noun

Examples

You have achieved a new low in behavior, Frank.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc). — The minimum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điểm thấp hoặc vị trí thấp, đặc biệt là nhiệt độ thấp nhất

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Noun

Examples

Today's low was 32 °F.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “low” mean?

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

Is “low” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.