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

Example: a low wall a low shelf

Of less than normal height; below the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.

Example: a low bow

Not high in status, esteem or rank, dignity, or quality. (Compare vulgar.)

Example: Now that was low even for you!

Humble, meek, not haughty.

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.

To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down

Example: lower a bucket into a well

To pull down

Example: to lower a flag

To reduce the height of

Example: lower a chimney or turret

To depress as to direction

Example: lower the aim of a gun

To frown; to look sullen.

To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; of the sky: to be covered with dark and threatening clouds; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.