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low

/ˈloʊ/ adverb A2
  1. Close to the ground.
  2. Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
  3. With a low voice or sound; not loudly; gently. · to speak low
  4. Under the usual price; at a moderate price; cheaply. · He sold his wheat low.
  5. In a low mean condition; humbly; meanly.
  6. In a time approaching our own.
  7. In a path near the equator, so that the declination is small, or near the horizon, so that the altitude is small; said of the heavenly bodies with reference to the diurnal revolution. · The moon runs low, i.e. comparatively near the horizon when on or near the meridian.

Comparative lower · Superlative lowest

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Then added in a low whisper, “You understand that, on account of your uncle, M.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 37 · C1
From the far north they heard a low wail of the wind, and Uncle Henry and Dorothy could see where the long grass bowed in waves before the coming storm.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 3 · B2
But the little old woman walked up to Dorothy, made a low bow and said, in a sweet voice:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 6 · B2
The three Munchkins bowed low to her and wished her a pleasant journey, after which they walked away through the trees.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 12 · B2

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