adjective

low

Translation

low, not high, small in amount, unhappy

The ceiling is very low.

We have low supplies of food.

He spoke in a low voice.

I'm feeling a bit low today.

((sth.)) is low (height/level) The ceiling is very low.

low ((noun)) (quantity/amount) We have low supplies of food.

in a low voice (sound) He spoke in a low voice.

Synonyms: short, small, quiet; Antonyms: high, tall, loud

From Old Norse 'lagr', meaning 'low, short'.

Think of something 'lying low' on the ground. 'Low' can describe height, amount, sound, or mood.