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as in tropical
being near the equator we took a cruise to the low northern latitudes

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feeling unhappiness I was feeling low, and wanted to do something exciting to cheer myself up

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low

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noun

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adverb

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How does the adjective low contrast with its synonyms?

The words base and vile are common synonyms of low. While all three words mean "deserving of contempt because of the absence of higher values," low may connote crafty cunning, vulgarity, or immorality and regularly implies an outraging of one's sense of decency or propriety.

refused to listen to such low talk

When could base be used to replace low?

While the synonyms base and low are close in meaning, base stresses the ignoble and may suggest cruelty, treachery, greed, or grossness.

base motives

When can vile be used instead of low?

Although the words vile and low have much in common, vile, the strongest of these words, tends to suggest disgusting depravity or filth.

a vile remark

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Recent Examples of low
Adjective
And then there was the low: Abel’s debut came because Aaron Nola went on the IL. Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 May 2025 Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
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In a market where Baby Boomers have the upper hand and ability to pay in cash, the share of first-time home buyers sank to an all-time low of 24%, according to the National Association of Realtors. Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 May 2025 The public’s faith in Congress, the Supreme Court, and the media is scraping historic lows. Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for low
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low
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  • Though no tropical cyclones have formed in the Atlantic or Pacific so far this year, the National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression could form next week in the eastern Pacific Ocean south of Mexico.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • The nose presents a vibrant blend of orchard, stone, and tropical fruits, accompanied by hints of vanilla, light brown sugar, and caramel.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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  • Houde said these mammoth animals are a primitive group of proboscideans ('elephantoids') from which modern elephants evolved.
    Joseph J. Kolb, Fox News, 18 July 2017
  • Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.
    OregonLive.com, OregonLive.com, 12 July 2017
Adjective
  • Improbably located right across the street from their humble abode is the upscale manse inhabited by the Falconers, a rich couple (Katherine Waterson, Chris Klein) who’ve raised only child Tiffany (Fina Strazza) to be a particularly stinging WASP.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 May 2025
  • Each pits a young heroine of humble means against the formidable, possibly sinister lady of the estate; this time, that quintessential Nicole Kidman role is played by a serenely terrifying Julianne Moore.
    Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
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  • That would increase to 40% for productions outside of the Los Angeles area, or in economically depressed areas of Los Angeles.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 May 2025
  • In a depressed environment, where every effort is scrutinised, Moynat’s outing for 520 plays on the simple bond between pets and their owners, landing well.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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  • Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • Formerly operated by Rink Management Services, the new barns represent SFC’s deeper investment into ice hockey after the firm purchased Firland Management, a longtime operator of hockey and skating rinks, in September.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 22 May 2025
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  • The latter is the name of a short projection show at Disney California Adventure (DCA).
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Now Feeling Crunch of Production Contraction The film marks the feature directorial debut of Italian-German filmmaker Nora Jaenicke, who has previously earned acclaim for her short films.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025
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  • And, in the long run, economists say that will translate to a weaker economy and a lower standard of living.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
  • Thanks to a weak front sliding across Central Florida, Thursday will be a bit cooler than prior days.
    Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
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    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
  • Grand Theft Auto is famous for its crass, satirical sense of humor.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025

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