low: meaning and words from its letters
3 letters · 6 letter points · starts with L · ends with W
Meaning of low
adj
Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
Example: standing on low ground
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.
Example: the low countries
Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty. Below the batter's knees.
Example: the pitch (or: the ball) was low
Of less than normal height or upward extent or growth, or of greater than normal depth or recession; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Example: a low bow
Source: Wiktionary — low.
noun
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).
Example: You have achieved a new low in behavior, Frank.
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.
Example: A cold one out there today, with lows reaching 33 degrees.
A period of depression; a depressed mood or situation.
- informal
An area of low pressure; a depression.
Example: A deep low is centred over the British Isles.
Listed forms: lows.
Source: Wiktionary — low.
adv
Close to the ground.
Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently.
Example: to speak low
Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply.
Example: He sold his wheat low.
Source: Wiktionary — low.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for low.
adjective
very low in volume
- low-toned
adjective
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
- low-pitched
adjective
of the most contemptible kind
adjective
low or inferior in station or quality
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is low in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
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| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of low
L(1) + O(1) + W(4) = 6 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of low
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from low
3 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in low. Showing up to 24, longest first.