The big supermarket offers the lowest prices in town.
These people are living on relatively low incomes.
There is a tremendous need for more low-cost housing.
Vegetables are generally low in (= do not contain many) calories.
They spoke in low voices so I would not hear what they were saying.
low standards
I have a very low opinion of him.
She has very low self-esteem.
2 not considered important because of being at or near the bottom of a range of things, especially jobs or social positions:
4 (of a sound or voice) near or at the bottom of the range of sounds:
5 unhappy:
7 at or to a low level:
8 to make the deep, long sound of a cow
10 not high or tall; close to the ground, or near the bottom of something:
11 smaller than the usual or average size, number, value, or amount:
13 (of a sound or voice) near or at the bottom of the range of sounds:
15 unhappy or discouraged:
16 a smaller than usual amount or level, or the smallest amount or level:
17 below the usual or expected level or amount:
low inflation/interest rates/taxes The housing boom coincided with a flat economy, low inflation, and a falling stock market.
Interest rates fell to their lowest level since records began in January 1975.
low prices/costs/fees Higher profits and lower prices lift demand and keep inflation in check.
The manufacturing industry has been hit by low productivity, falling sales and mounting losses.
Developers are focusing on building more affordable housing targeted at families on low incomes.
These dedicated staff put up with long hours and low pay, because they love the job.
low unemployment/crime Unemployment in the region is lower than the national average.
18 not very good or acceptable:
19 not important because of being at the bottom of a range or group of things:
Transport was a low priority for the new administration.
More flexible working conditions are changing the traditionally low status of part-time jobs.
20 to have very little of something left:
22 at or to a position of less importance:
23 the lowest level that something has reached since it has been measured or during a particular period:
High vehicles must take an alternative route because of low clearance under the bridge.
The boundary of the car park is delineated by a low brick wall.
That new shelf in the bathroom is too low - I just hit my head on it.
Cover the fish with aluminium foil and cook over a low heat.
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