belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development
once considered the latest thing, electric typewriters now look like low technology indeed
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
Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 July 2026 There was something similar last year, when Norris’s driving style would excel in lower-grip conditions, and Piastri would then enjoy the upper hand on higher-grip track surfaces thanks to his smoother approach.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
22 July 2026
Noun
The stock did come into the print rather hot, relatively speaking — up 20%, as of Monday's close, since its 52-week low of nearly $73 on May 15.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
14 July 2026 Experts predict that a new record-low could be reached at Lake Powell in August.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
13 July 2026
Adverb
Firefighters were forced to suspend their air attack on the flames Sunday after a low-flying drone was spotted flying in the vicinity of the fire, said Sierra County Sheriff’s Office, in a statement.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2026 Zendaya embraced her ethereal character by wearing a custom ivory Jacquemus draped gown with a simple halter neck and low-plunging back for a photo call in London.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for low
While Greenland topped the overall rankings, accommodations were significantly more expensive in some tropical destinations.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2026
Some top flavor combos mentioned in videos on social media include mango popsicles with strawberry roll-ups, lime popsicles with strawberry roll-ups, and watermelon popsicles with tropical fruit roll-ups.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2026
After observation, scientists learned the meteorite was a CM1/2 carbonaceous chondrite -- an exceptionally rare and primitive type of meteorite, according to a paper published in Science Advances on Wednesday.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 July 2026
There are two types of primitive CM meteorites — CM1 and CM2 — and the biggest difference between them is how much water altered their composition while they were attached to a larger asteroid.
Kahn created her holistic Botnia skincare line that grew from humble roots to now partnering with over 200 spas nationwide, including locally at Shop Good, Cleo Skincare in La Jolla, and Flowers Wellness in Rancho Bernardo.
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Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2026
Skyroot officials set humble goals for the first launch of Vikram-1.
The short summer nights (and this week’s first quarter moon) may make faint aurora harder to see, with lingering twilight reducing the contrast required to spot a glow low on the northern horizon.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2026
Despite falling just short in the final, Argentina come in third at 11 percent, highlighting how highly they are still regarded heading into the next four-year cycle.
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