low1 adjectivelow2 adverblow3 nounlow4 verb
lowlow1 /ləʊ $ loʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative lower, superlative lowest) 
WORD ORIGINlow1
Origin:
1100-1200 Old Norse lagrEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- 'Take care,' he said in a low voice.
- low-cost housing
- Low interest rates mean good news for home owners.
- a low-risk investment
- a low-salt diet
- a low building
- a low fence
- A low humming noise was coming from the refrigerator.
- a low income
- Farm workers are complaining about long hours and low wages.
- For our anniversary, let's go to a restaurant with low lights and soft music.
- Gripping his stomach, he let out a low moan.
- He's been on a low-cholesterol diet since his heart attack.
- He's got quite a low singing voice.
- I'm going to trim some of the low branches.
- I've been feeling pretty low since he left.
- I can't sing the low notes.
- In the middle of the room was a low table.
- It's a good time to buy a computer, because prices are low.
- It was a while before Samuel's eyes got used to the low lighting of the intensive care unit.
- Around 30 bikes were crashed, most at low speed.
- Could resources be combined efficiently or different resources be used so that the same activities could be produced at lower costs?
- Details of decorative paintwork were visible on his left side although only the lower portion of the work could be seen clearly.
- Families struggling on low incomes can get help from the scheme provided at least one adult is working at least 24 hours a week.
- It rejected, in somewhat scathing terms, the owners' proposals for a combination of longer hours and lower wages.
- The Schaumburg, Illinois, company blamed the earnings decline on lower prices and slower sales.
- This kept my lower body warm, but I had to cover the rest of myself with a comforter.
- Thus the movement is striking at the early stages: nursery school, kindergarten, and the lower grades.
THESAURUSvoices/sounds that are not high
a low voice or sound is not high on the scale of musical sounds: · I can’t sing the low notes.· He’s got quite a low singing voice.· Boys’ voices usually become much lower as they get older.
a deep voice or sound is low, strong, and pleasant: · He has a lovely deep voice.· The engine has a wonderfully deep sound to it, like it’s ready to race.
a husky voice is deep, quiet, and rough-sounding, especially in a way that is attractive: · Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday, Mr President’ in a slow husky voice.· His voice dropped to a husky whisper.
a gravelly voice is very low and rough sounding: · The singer is famous for his gravelly voice.
Longman Language Activatornot high or not far off the ground · The garden was surrounded by a low wall.· Some of the lowest branches were touching the ground.· In the middle of the room was a low table.
: low-lying land/region/area etc not very high above the level of the sea: · Low-lying land in river valleys is often subject to flooding.· Experts are predicting that the sea level will rise, flooding many low-lying areas.
low-rise buildings are only one or two floors (=levels) high: · There are many advantages to low-rise buildings.· traditional, low-rise housing
a low sound/voice etc a low voice or musical note is not high on the scale of musical sound: · I can't sing the low notes.· He's got quite a low singing voice.
a deep voice is low, strong, and pleasant: · David's familiar deep voice called out to her as she walked past.
a husky voice is deep, quiet, and rough-sounding, especially in a way that is attractive: · She heard a husky voice call her name.· His voice dropped to a husky whisper.
in the lowest part of the musical scale - used especially in music and singing: · Jim was asked to sing the bass solos.· You need to play the bass notes slightly louder.· He sang popular songs for us in his deep bass voice.
a rich voice is low, strong, and pleasant to listen to: · He spoke in a strong, rich voice.· She had a wonderful deep, rich singing voice.
a low temperature/level/rate/cost smaller than usual in level or number: · the lowest temperature ever recorded· Japan has a much lower crime rate than other countries.· the recent low level of unemployment
to avoid attention or take attention away to make a special effort to be normal, inoffensive, or quiet, so that people will not pay attention to you: not draw attention to: · It was obvious that Jackson didn't want to draw attention to himself. without drawing attention: · The city's wealth allows drug traffickers to live a comfortable lifestyle without drawing attention to themselves. avoid drawing attention: · Aides to the Prime Minister tried to avoid drawing public attention to the speech.
to make someone pay attention to one thing or person, either deliberately or without intending to, so that they do not pay attention to another: · The government was hoping to draw attention away from the current economic crisis.· His 'bad-boy' behaviour tends to draw attention away from many of the good things he is doing in his community.
to make someone stop paying attention to something important, either deliberately or without intending to: · The debate is diverting attention from the urgent need to improve the way the medical system cares for terminally ill patients.divert/distract attention from: · The bomb could have been planted in order to distract attention from the robbery.distract/divert somebody's attention: · Before we could explore the matter further, some new evidence diverted our attention.
British informal to make someone stop paying attention to what they are doing, especially so that they make a mistake: · Stop staring at me, it's putting me off.put somebody off their game/stroke: · All the noise from the crowd put Alison off her game.
to try not to make anyone notice you for a period of time, for example because you have done something bad: · She's keeping a low profile until the scandal is forgotten.· Many of the exiles have married, taken jobs, and generally kept a low profile.
not bright light that is pale is not bright and has very little colour in it: · I couldn't get to sleep until I saw the first pale light of dawn.· The sunlight through the thick clouds was pale and cool that morning.· The banks of the river are bathed in pale moonlight.
a dim light or lamp is not bright and makes it difficult for you to see - use this about lights inside rooms or buildings, not the light outside: · It was impossible to read by the dim light of the fire.· There was nothing in the room but a table, a chair, and a dim lamp.· Dying embers gave out a dim glow in the hearth.
weak light is not bright, especially when you need it to be brighter, or when it was brighter before: · In the weak light inside the bus Tom couldn't see to read.· the weak glow of the dashboard lights
poor or bad light is not bright enough, so that it is difficult for you to work or see what you are doing: · Reading in poor light is very bad for the eyes.· It was difficult to find our way down the mountain in the mist and bad light.
soft light is not bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing: · In the soft evening light Sonya looked ten years younger.· The restaurant has a romantic atmosphere with soft lights and background music.
low lighting is fairly dark, so that a place seems pleasant and relaxing - use this about the light in rooms or buildings, not the light outside: · For our anniversary, let's go to a restaurant with low lights and soft music.· It was a while before Samuel's eyes got used to the low lighting of the intensive care unit.
not costing much money something that is cheap costs very little money, or costs less than you expected: · My shoes were really cheap - they only cost $15.· The cheapest way to get to Chicago is to take the bus.it is cheap to do something: · It's cheaper to phone after six o'clock.relatively cheap (=cheap compared with other things): · Wooden houses are relatively cheap to build.
not expensive - use this especially about things that are of good quality, even though they do not cost a lot: · The furniture is inexpensive but well-made.· a simple, inexpensive meal· Beans and lentils are an inexpensive source of protein.relatively inexpensive (=not expensive compared to something similar): · a hotel that offers air-conditioned rooms at relatively inexpensive prices
especially spoken to not be expensive: · We stayed in a very nice hotel in Vienna and it didn't cost much.it doesn't cost much to do something: · It doesn't cost much to rent an apartment here.
cheap to use or cheap to do - use this about cars, machines, or ways of doing things that do not waste money, fuel etc: · We have a very economical heating system, so the bills aren't too high.be economical to use/run/operate: · This is a well-designed car that is also very economical to run.it is more economical to do something: · It's more economical to buy the big packet - it's only 50p more than the small one.
cheap enough for most people to be able to buy: · Single mothers often have trouble finding affordable child care.· We have a vast range of cars to choose from at affordable prices.
: low-cost housing/heating/transport etc intended to be cheap to use, buy, rent etc: · If you want low-cost transport and regular exercise, a bike is ideal.· If elected, he promised to build more low-cost housing in the city.· The US is giving low-cost loans to help under-developed countries in the region.
especially written if a product is low in price , it is cheap to buy: · Nikon's latest camera is low in price and easy to use.· The "Pocket-Pack" range of toys are very low in price and will provide hours of pleasure for the kids.
: low-budget film/movie/ production etc one that has been made very cheaply: · My first acting job was in a low-budget horror movie with a terrible plot.
: budget hotel/flight/accommodation etc budget hotels, flights etc are very low in price: · The Tourist Information Office will give you a list of budget hotels in the area.
spoken use this to say that you have enough money to buy or do something, and you should buy or do it: · "I'm not sure if I should buy this suit.'' "Come on! It won't break the bank!''without breaking the bank (=without having to pay a lot of money): · This guide lists 900 of the best places in which to eat without breaking the bank.
to think that someone or something is bad or morally wrong to think that someone or something is bad, morally wrong, or very stupid: · I could tell from my mother's face that she disapproved.disapprove of: · A lot of church leaders disapproved of the book when it was first published.disapprove of somebody doing something: · My friends disapprove of me smoking.strongly disapprove (=disapprove very much): · I strongly disapprove of any form of gambling.
to think that someone or something is bad, morally wrong, or very stupid: do not approve of: · His mother clearly did not approve of Sophie.do not approve of somebody doing something: · You know I don't approve of you smoking.
how you feel when you think someone's ideas, behaviour, or actions are bad or morally wrong: do something with disapproval: · She looked at our clothes with obvious disapproval.somebody's disapproval/the disapproval of somebody: · Peter was determined to go to art school, despite his parents' disapproval.
to think that something is morally wrong and should not happen: · A lot of people now think that killing animals for food is wrong.think it is wrong to do something: · I think it's wrong to hit a child, whatever the circumstances.
if a group of people frown on or upon a particular kind of behaviour, they think that it is not the right way to behave: · The people who went to church frowned on those who spent Sunday mornings in bed.· Romantic relationships between teachers and students are frowned upon by the college authorities.
to disapprove of someone's behaviour - use this especially about someone in authority or someone who could take action to stop the behaviour: · The school takes a very dim view of this behaviour.· The electorate took a dim view of the tax increase.
to think that a particular person or group of people has a bad character, so that you do not respect them: · I'm afraid I have a rather low opinion of Mr Evans.· He had a very low opinion of insurance salesmen.
to disapprove of someone because of a particular thing they have done: · I didn't want my parents or teachers to think badly of me.· Please, Harry, you mustn't think badly of me. I had no choice.
informal to strongly disapprove of a particular kind of behaviour, attitude, or idea: · I don't hold with racism. Never have, never will.· Many of the older generation simply don't hold with mixed marriages.
pay that is too low · Low pay is one of the disadvantages of working in publishing.· These jobs are unattractive because of low pay and inadequate training.
an unfairly small amount of money paid to someone for their work: · In the 19th century, children worked long hours in factories for a pittance.· Compared to what some people earn, my salary is a pittance.
informal an unfairly small amount of money paid to someone for their work: · "It's not fair," she said. "He pays me peanuts, and he expects me to work late as well."
the smallest amount or number of something the smallest amount of something: the least: · We decided to buy the one that cost the least.· Those who have been in the most danger have the least to say about it.· Of all the EU countries, Britain spends the least on higher education.· The least I would expect would be an apology (=I'd like more than just an apology).the least water/money/time etc: · After trials, we chose the engine that used the least fuel.· I was the youngest, so I always got the least pocket money.· We've selected recipes that take the least time to prepare.· Find a route that is likely to have the least traffic.· We thought this decision would produce the least harm and disruption to residents.
the smallest possible number or amount of something or the smallest number or amount that is allowed: · The minimum salary for this post is $25,000.· We need a minimum number of two staff members on duty at lunchtime.· Frank was moved to a minimum-security prison for good behaviour.minimum height/length/age/wage etc: · These workers are being paid less than the minimum wage.· The minimum age at which you can legally buy tobacco is 18. · The Police Department has reduced the minimum height requirement to encourage more women to join the force.reduce/keep something to a minimum (=make the amount or number of something as small as possible): · Interruptions should be kept to a minimum.· The library book stock has already been reduced to a minimum.· We want to keep the number of mistakes to a minimum.minimum of: · This will enable the patient to move with a minimum of discomfort.· The course takes a minimum of three years.· Even for local games, you have to pay a minimum of $45 per game.the minimum: · Five people in a group should be the minimum.bare minimum (=use this to emphasize how small the amount is): · A tiny crack in the tent allowed the bare minimum of light in.
the smallest number of something: · We plan to do the repairs in winter, when we have the fewest visitors.· Single men make the fewest complaints about women bosses.· Towns with the fewest amenities are usually the ones with the highest crime rates.· Young drivers under 25 have the highest number of accidents while those over 50 have the fewest.· In 1998, there were 71 homicides, the fewest since the 1950s.
use this about numbers, prices, wages, temperatures, or levels: · In the last election, he was the candidate who got the lowest number of votes.· People who drank the least coffee had the lowest level of blood pressure.· The lowest charge for a rented car is $30 a day.· Does the company offering the lowest price really offer the best value?the lowest for 6 months/in 15 years/since 2000 etc: · Interest rates are only 4%, the lowest for 25 years.· The infant mortality rate in Vietnam is now the lowest since 1997. · Overseas demand for corn is the lowest in 20 years.
a small amount of a substance · This glue's really strong - you only need to use a little.a little water/money/time etc · A little make-up would make her look so much more attractive.· The garden could do with a little rain.· Try putting a little oil on the hinge and see if it stops squeaking.a little more/less · If we all used a little less paper, we'd probably save a forest or two.a little of (=a small amount of a specific substance) · A little of the grease got on my skirt.
also a bit especially British informal a small amount of something: · You shouldn't have given me so much toothpaste - I only needed a little bit.a little bit of: · A bit of detergent should get that stain out of your collar.· Save a little bit of the paint to do the trim.
only a small amount of something - use this especially when you expect or need more: · "How much paper is there in the printer?" "Not much."not much water/money/time etc: · There's not much light in this room, is there?· It was very cold, but there wasn't much snow on the ground.not very much: · That's not very much paint if you're planning to paint the whole bedroom.not much of (=a small part of a specific substance): · You can use my shampoo but there's not much of it left.
use this especially when it is a measured amount: · Squeeze a small amount onto the palm of your hand and spread the gel evenly through your hair.a small amount of: · Stir-fry the vegetables in a small amount of oil.· Even a small amount of the drug can be detected in the test.· Small amounts of radiation were found on their clothing.in small amounts: · Fluorine is present in small amounts on Mars.
a small amount of a liquid, flowing out of something: · Because of the drought, the river has become little more than a trickle.trickle of: · There was a trickle of blood coming from the corner of his mouth.
a small amount of a liquid, cream, or powder which has been put onto a surface with something such as a brush or with the fingers: · Can I use some of your perfume? I just want to put a dab on my wrist.dab of: · She put a dab of ointment on the cut.· The car just needs a couple of dabs of paint here and there, and it'll be fine.
if something is low in fat, sugar, salt etc, it contains very little fat, sugar etc: low in: · The casserole is low in calories and fat.· These new industrial cleaners are much lower in ammonia and other dangerous chemicals than before.low-fat/-sugar/-cholesterol etc: · He's been on a low-cholesterol diet since his heart attack.low fat/sugar/cholesterol etc content: · Non-dairy toppings tend to have lower fat content than whipping cream.
words for describing music, sounds, or voices that are quiet quiet sounds, voices, or music are not loud: · He spoke in a quiet yet confident voice.· There was a quiet knock at the door.
a low voice or sound is quiet and deep: · A low humming noise was coming from the refrigerator.in a low voice (=speaking quietly): · 'Take care,' he said in a low voice.
soft sounds, voices, or music are quiet, gentle, and pleasant: · He spoke with a soft Irish accent.· a whisper so soft that I could scarcely hear it· With candlelight and soft music, you can create a romantic atmosphere in your own home.
muffled voices or sounds are quiet and unclear, especially because they come from behind a wall or door: · We heard muffled shouts and screams from the bar below.· His voice was muffled, "I'm in the bathroom. I'm stuck."
a hushed voice, conversation, crowd etc is intentionally quiet, for example because someone is afraid of being heard or because they are waiting for some important news: · Two men in dark suits were having a hushed conversation in the corner.· A hushed congress heard the official declaration of war.· She spoke in a hushed whisper, "I think my husband knows about us."
a faint sound is quiet and difficult to hear, especially because it comes from a long way away : · Jean opened the window, and heard the faint sound of the bells drifting across the Old Town.· The men went away, and we could hear their voices get fainter and fainter.· There was silence for a moment as they held each other's eyes, broken only by the faint sound of dance music from down below.
formal inaudible sounds are so quiet that you cannot hear them: · Her voice was so faint, it was almost inaudible.· Michael went bright red, and muttering something inaudible, he walked out of the room.· Aunt Jessica let out an inaudible sigh.
feeling sad or unhappy for a long time very unhappy and without any hope for a long time, and feeling that your life will never get better, sometimes so that this becomes a mental illness: · My sister's been really depressed since she lost her job.· A lot of people get depressed in the winter, when the weather's bad and there's very little sunlight.depressed about: · Greta often gets depressed about her weight.
informal unhappy, especially because something bad has happened to you and you cannot see how to make the situation better: · John's pretty low at the moment -- his business is losing money.· He's been feeling down since he failed his driving test for the fifth time.
informal feeling unhappy and not having much interest in what is happening around you, but usually in a way that is not very serious: · Mom's kind of down in the dumps at the moment -- why don't you buy her something to cheer her up?· If you're feeling down in the dumps, come over and have a chat.
informal to feel slightly sad or unhappy, because something bad has happened to you or sometimes for no particular reason: · Feeling blue? Don't know who to talk to? Phone Depression Hotline, 24 hours a day.
someone who is morose behaves in an unhappy, bad-tempered way, and does not speak much to other people: · Since the accident she's been morose and moody.· Frank was sitting alone at the table, looking morose.· Some people become morose and depressed when they first retire.
small numbers/amounts · There wasn't really much I could buy with such a small amount.· Only a small number of people eventually turned up.· The level of radiation in the atmosphere is really very small.
: low prices, wages, levels etc are less than usual or less than they should be: · It's a good time to buy a computer, because prices are low.· Farm workers are complaining about long hours and low wages.· Low interest rates mean good news for home owners.
a tiny number or amount is extremely small: · Only a tiny fraction of our profit comes from book sales.· You only need to use a tiny amount of salt.· The proportion of babies that suffer from the disease is tiny.a tiny majority (=a very small number of a much larger group): · Millions of people buy lottery tickets, but only a tiny majority ever win anything.
a minute amount is extremely small, and is often so small that it makes very little difference to something: · Only minute amounts of the chemical were found in the water supply.· The substance is so toxic that even a minute dose of it could be fatal.
a low voice · Martin's voice was low, with a note of sadness in it.· Gripping his stomach, he let out a low moan.
if a man's voice is deep , it is very low, especially in an attractive way. If a woman's voice is deep , it is very low, like a man's voice: · He has a deep, reassuring voice,· I tried to make my voice sound deeper when I answered the phone.
a rich voice is low, strong, and pleasant to listen to: · The lead actor's rich voice claimed the attention of the audience.· He sang in a deep, rich baritone.
a resonant voice is deep, loud, and clear: · Billy's voice had a deep, resonant tone that was a pleasure to hear.· "Listen," Toranaga interrupted in his resonant, commanding voice.
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nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, 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families existing on very low incomes low-alcohol beer We’re running low on gas. Stocks are getting low. Terry seems to be in rather low spirits today.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a top-ranking tennis player Prices seem absurdly low to Western tourists. The price of wheat had reached an all-time low. At high altitudes it is difficult to get enough oxygen. The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note. She would use low cunning (=unpleasant dishonest methods) to win people’s sympathy. He’s suffering from dangerously high blood pressure. I managed to find a seat on the upper deck. Eddie returned to the flight deck (=the part of an aircraft where the pilot sits). Private childcare is still too expensive for the average earner. the upper echelons of government Their clients are drawn from the highest echelons of society. The temperature is expected to remain in the low eighties. This cheese is relatively low in fat. a low-fat diet The usual symptoms are a pink rash with a slight fever. sunny, with temperatures in the mid fifties The temperature was up in the high forties. the higher frequency of diabetes in older people Dolphins produce a high frequency sound. her low-heeled blue shoes the emotional highs and lows of a new romance Oil prices have hit rock-bottom. Smokers had the highest incidence of colds. a high intake of carbohydrates John showed high intelligence from an early age. an animal with two rows of teeth in its lower jaw There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. His bottom lip was swollen. When viewed at high magnification, it is clear that the crystals are quite different. greater levels of magnification Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. a low moan Temperatures were still in the high nineties. Her voice is pitched a little too high. Oil prices have plunged to a new low. a high-powered engine New technology has pushed the cost of health care even higher. He ranked high among the pioneers of 20th century chemical technology. the upper register of the cello the low rumble of traffic in the distance sunny, with temperatures in the mid seventies a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties January’s sales were slightly better than average. a nation with a high standard of living a lawyer of high standing They were talking in low voices, and I couldn’t catch what they were saying. a hot day, with temperatures in the low thirties a large store with a high throughput of goods the low turn-out of 54 percent in the March elections a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box. high-yielding cropsCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
families existing on very low incomes low-alcohol beer We’re running low on gas. Stocks are getting low. Terry seems to be in rather low spirits today. a top-ranking tennis player· a group of low ability pupils· Many of these students are of above average ability.· Children of high ability demand more absorbing tasks.
Prices seem absurdly low to Western tourists. (=at which something can be done)· The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18.
The price of wheat had reached an all-time low. At high altitudes it is difficult to get enough oxygen.· We should be reducing barriers to imports from poor countries.
(=with little electricity in it)· He could see the battery was low on his laptop.
(=lower in alcohol than normal beer)· Have you tried low-alcohol beer?
· There were several high bids for the painting.
· Slowly raise your upper body into a sitting position.
The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note.· It was a project with a low budget.
· That low building is a stable block.
· She's on a low-calorie diet at the moment.
(=contain a lot of/few calories)· Sweets and chocolates are very high in calories.
(=you have to pay a lot/a little)· His charges are too high.
· At this time most of the working class was very poor.
· The cliffs here are the highest in Britain.
· The weather was overcast, with heavy low clouds.
(=about very silly situations etc)· He’s a popular actor who excels at low comedy.
· People should stop using expensive cars with a high petrol consumption.
· If you go later in the year, it will bring down the cost of your holiday.
· the high cost of fuel
(=little credibility)· The organization has had low credibility among teachers.
(=not loud or high)· I heard a long, low cry of despair.
She would use low cunning (=unpleasant dishonest methods) to win people’s sympathy. He’s suffering from dangerously high blood pressure. I managed to find a seat on the upper deck. Eddie returned to the flight deck (=the part of an aircraft where the pilot sits). (=not many people want something)· Recently the demand for new cars has been relatively low.
· A low-calorie diet should solve your weight problem.
· Treatment should be started with a small dose.
(=containing less sugar than ordinary ones)· People are buying more and more diet drinks.
Private childcare is still too expensive for the average earner.· a new government policy which is designed to help people on low earnings
the upper echelons of government Their clients are drawn from the highest echelons of society.· The lower edge of the window frame was starting to rot.
The temperature is expected to remain in the low eighties. (=expecting that someone or something will not be very successful)· Their expectations of success were pretty low.
(=make someone expect less success, money etc)· If you can't afford your dream home, you may have to lower your expectations.
(=look down at the ground)· The servants lowered their eyes as the countess walked past.
This cheese is relatively low in fat. a low-fat diet· Some companies will sell the items for you, for a small fee.
The usual symptoms are a pink rash with a slight fever. sunny, with temperatures in the mid fifties· The figures are worryingly high.
· He’s currently producing his own low-budget film.
The temperature was up in the high forties. the higher frequency of diabetes in older people Dolphins produce a high frequency sound. (=it does not have much fuel left)· The plane was running low on fuel.
(=look down)· Her eyes met his and she immediately dropped her gaze.
(=first or second gear)· You should use a low gear when going up a hill.
· These boys receive low grades because they fail to turn in assignments.
· The upper half of the door contained a stained glass window.
(=look down)· He bowed his head and tried not not to look at her.
her low-heeled blue shoes the emotional highs and lows of a new romance Oil prices have hit rock-bottom. Smokers had the highest incidence of colds.· Rent takes a large chunk of their small income.
· France had achieved low inflation and steady growth.
a high intake of carbohydrates John showed high intelligence from an early age. an animal with two rows of teeth in its lower jaw· The level of violent crime is lower than ten years ago.
There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. (=the highest/lowest amount allowed)· There is no upper limit on the amount you can borrow.· Ensure the temperature in the aquarium does not fall below the lower limit.
There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. His bottom lip was swollen.· a low-interest loan to the country from the International Development Association
When viewed at high magnification, it is clear that the crystals are quite different. greater levels of magnification Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. a low moan· We need to avoid damaging people's morale.
· The pay levels have resulted in low morale within the company.
(=one that cost a lot of money to make, or very little money to make)· He won a role in a big-budget movie.
(=leaving part of the chest uncovered) Her evening gown had a plunging neckline.
Her evening gown had a plunging neckline. Temperatures were still in the high nineties.· the low numbers of women involved in sports coaching
· Nurses often work long hours for relatively low pay.
· Only a small percentage of people suffer from the allergy.
Her voice is pitched a little too high. Oil prices have plunged to a new low. (=be or happen at a particular time in the development of something)· The day of the accident marked a turning point in Kenny’s life.
· She helped me when I was at a low point in my life.
a high-powered engine· With such low prices, there are lots of eager buyers.
· The company recently cut the price of its best-selling car.
· I paid a very reasonable price for my guitar.
(=not very important)· At that time, architecture was a low priority.
· The probability of being struck by lightning is pretty low.
New technology has pushed the cost of health care even higher.· The magazine is printed on low quality paper.
· Her father had been an army officer of fairly high rank.
He ranked high among the pioneers of 20th century chemical technology.· The hospital’s death rate is the lowest in the region.
· Wage rates in the industry are still too low, he says.
· The Halifax Building Society is to cut its mortgage rate by 0.7 percent.
· The rating he gave the restaurant was embarrassingly low.
· The stock market reached a record high on August 21.
· This might explain the low regard in which the president is held.
the upper register of the cello· Our workers get low rents and other advantages.
· The risks of failure are quite low.
(=the upper, lower etc parts)· We sailed down the lower reaches of the river.
the low rumble of traffic in the distance (=put the sails up or down)
· It sounds an interesting job, but the salary is too low.
· Bonuses are not paid to people lower down the salary scale.
(=search everywhere)· We searched high and low for him, but couldn’t find him.
(=not much self-esteem)
sunny, with temperatures in the mid seventies a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties January’s sales were slightly better than average.· It was misty and only the lower slopes of Vesuvius could be seen.
· Even at low speed, an accident could mean serious injury for a child.
(=used when saying that someone is sad)· She was tired and her spirits were low.
· He refused to lower his standards.
· The report says the standard of children’s diet in Britain is poor.
a nation with a high standard of living a lawyer of high standing· People who work as carers have low status in our society.
· In parts of the world, women still have inferior status.
(also enjoy high/low status)· Here, old people are respected and have high social status.
· They walked until the sun was low in the sky.
They were talking in low voices, and I couldn’t catch what they were saying.· There’s no point promising to cut taxes if you can’t afford it.
· Republican voters say they want lower taxes and sensible spending cuts.
· Temperatures were so low most plants could not survive.
· Paracetomol lowers your body temperature.
a hot day, with temperatures in the low thirties· I know that young children have very low boredom threshold.
· the demand to lower the retirement threshold to 60
a large store with a high throughput of goods· The sands are exposed at low tide.
· They sat at the far end of the carriage, talking in hushed tones.
the low turn-out of 54 percent in the March elections a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties· The area has the lowest unemployment in Europe.
· The low value of the dollar will benefit tourists.
(=not loud)· When he spoke, his voice was soft and gentle.
(=near the bottom of the range of sounds)· She heard the deep voice of her father downstairs.
(=speak more quietly)· He lowered his voice to a whisper.
· There are high numbers of people on low wages.
· When he spoke, it was in a low whisper.
Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box.· As part-time, low-paid workers, many women earned very little.
high-yielding crops· Mate fidelity between breeding seasons is relatively low, so a high proportion of the population re-pair each year.· The only explanation for this relatively low price is that West must have signed a large number of photographs in her day.· Chronic sulphasalazine treatment does not seem to be nephrotoxic but the systemic absorption of 5-ASA from sulphasalazine is relatively low.· A pro-growth atmosphere, relatively low cost of living and sunny climate draw businesses in droves.· It is softer and milder than Double Gloucester and, although it tastes creamy, is relatively low in fat.· Evidence for this is provided by the relatively low rates of geographical mobility in Britain as compared with other countries.· It is obvious that the relatively low price of high grade primary aggregates discourages efficient use of available resources and increases wastage.· Most of the stimuli presented actually showed very normal driving situations and these would thus be rated as relatively low on risk.
· The opportunity to purchase works at slightly lower prices had encouraged museums back into the market.· London shares recovered from deep early losses to end slightly lower.· The slightly lower figure may relate to the more discursive nature of the subject.· The Kutchi Rabaris, for example, being a slightly lower sub caste of his own caste, aroused his disapproval.· Charges for shared rooms are generally slightly lower.· Fees are slightly lower November through April.· The ratio was slightly lower than that achieved by the industry before nationalisation, but it was not markedly out of line with other countries.· The interim dividend is 2.5p, against 1.75p and earnings were 0.5p higher at 8.2p after a slightly lower tax burden.
NOUN· His wife died from being too lower class.· In college he loved a young girl of a lower class and ruined her; she died a suicide.· Police powers were permissive in dealing with the lower classes.· One evening at supper he told a story illustrating his refusal to tolerate the insolence of the lower classes.· Some historians now view it as an attempt by the state to exercise more effective though subtle control over the lower classes.· There is substantial political energy inherent in the lower classes, and they are the active agents of major political change.· Well, maybe, they could be, for once, treated just like their lower class brothers the football fans.· What does a Yank know about the lower classes and peasants?
· The same spectrum of peptides was also found in extracts of normal colon mucosa but in still lower concentrations.· In general, lunar rocks differ from terrestrial rocks in that the Moon contains much lower concentrations of easily vaporized elements.· Instead they see low concentrations of magnesium as a natural phenomenon exacerbated by air pollution.· In the rat cerebral cortex in the absence of calmodulin, calcium has a negligible effect at low concentrations.· But they are present in the Earth's crust in low concentrations.· An upward shift would be produced by changing to a new standard at a lower concentration than that required for the test.· Rinse additives tend to be very expensive but are used in very low concentrations and are invariably mechanically dosed.· It is First Alert that has targeted low concentrations and caused most of the nuisance alarms, he said.
· This illustrates the importance of providing investors with products that meet their requirements at low costs.· A new soy-beef product was introduced to the consumer in March, 1973, as a lower cost alternative to ground beef.· The gap between low cost and high value makes petroleum a highly political resource.· Each member is encouraged to speculate on alternative methods of performing the functions at lower cost.· Pressure is on for builders everywhere to build at low cost and to be energy-efficient.· These low cost systems have decided cost advantages for your customers, too.· For investors, this means lower costs.
· In those with non-sustained ventricular tachycardia during electrocardiographic monitoring treatment with low dose amiodarone has been shown to be effective.· In low doses, ephedrine speeds up the body, causing restlessness, insomnia, and nervousness.· Dissociation of initiation from propagation probably accounts for abortive spikes such as those observed in HeLa cells responding to low doses of histamine.· Another favorable characteristic is that there is a rapid build-up of serum levels, even when starting at low doses.· Choosing a low dose and avoiding volume depletion will minimise this potential risk.· As intriguing as these results are, much remains unclear about the impact of low doses of alcohol on the immune sys-tem.· Generally, lower doses are used than in organ transplantation.· Certain individuals get sleepy on low doses of alcohol and revved up on high doses-exactly the reverse of what most people experience.
· Jackie tries to explain she was at her lowest ebb when she sought comfort from Shelley.· Interest in religion seemed to be at a low ebb.· We had a few concluding words about the literary scene in London, which he thought to have reached a pretty low ebb.· The insurance business cycle is also at a low ebb.· At his lowest ebb, Macari was threatened with imprisonment and his wife rang friends to secure bail money of £50,000.· Her spirits were at their lowest ebb.· Basic research on petrochemicals was at a low ebb around 1980.
· On the lower end of the job market, the most popular employer, certainly for girls, was Lyons.· Delco is pursuing the low end of the market with its $ 900 Telepath 100 system.· The street was one of those which led into the souk and its lower end was completely blocked by stalls.· Higher-income families save the most money, and millions of families on the low end would pay no tax at all.· The material taken out of the higher point of the site was deemed unsuitable for use at the lower end.· The low end of Bio2 was a desert, as big as a gymnasium.· A second, more troublesome fraction exists at the lowest end of the working class.
· A problem arises with the design of such filters for passing or stopping low frequencies.· Our ears, for example, can distinguish higher pitches from lower frequencies.· Band filters that can be tuned down to low frequencies are useful in a host of applications including electronic oscillators.· How can we reconcile the low frequency of expressions of emotional involvement in election campaigns with the high frequency of antagonistic partisanship?· White noise is not a good simulator of music, which contains more energy at low frequencies than at high ones.· The midrange and lower frequencies are reproduced by wire coiled into S-shaped configurations.· The electrodes were made from platinum-blacked platinum gauze to minimize electrode polarization at low frequencies.· Like Pro Logic, it has three discrete front channels and a separate channel for low frequencies from the subwoofer.
· Only two patients with low grade or mixed grade disease died, but in neither case was the cause related to lymphoma.· Can students sue teachers for giving them low grades?· Colds and fevers are of a low grade, not violent.· The better quality carcasses are fatter, more juicy, and more flavourful than carcasses of the lower grades.· All cases were regarded according to a classification of Isaacson etal into high grade and low grade B-cell mucosa associated lymphoid tissue.· But after getting low grades on my quizzes and papers-and a C in the class-I had a hard time.· He distinguishes between higher grade managers, administrators and professionals, and those in lower grades but similar jobs.· Anna said they are the ones who score low grades and throw spitballs in class.
· Cook over low heat until mixture becomes hot and juices begin to come out of tomatoes.· Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until tender but not brown.· Mix well and continue to cook over a low heat for a further 20 minutes or until the meat is tender.· Add chili powder, cumin, and cayenne and black peppers, and stir over low heat for 3 minutes.· Allow the mixture to cook for about 5 minutes over a low heat, then add the salt, sugar and stock.· Add oxtails, lower heat and cook gently 1 hour, covered.· Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer on a low heat for one hour.· Simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring often.
· Rather it reflects the creation of an even poorer group, the long-term unemployed, who have very low incomes.· Bridgeport families, with their low incomes, could not make plans for college educations for their children.· The danger is that the younger people with below median incomes actually have lower incomes than older people with below median incomes.· Mississippi has the lowest income per capita of any state, as well as the lowest hourly earnings for production workers.· In some cases, a low income is not keeping pace with the rising cost of food.· Others, such as pensioners, are on fixed or low incomes.· This suggests a high degree of polarity between low income renters and high income owner-occupiers.· If not, you may still be able to get some help with the costs if you have a low income.
· But the fundamentals of low inflation and low growth failed to assuage the bond market yesterday.· The lower inflation and freer market, it is claimed, has generated an economic recovery.· Locking in these continuing increases would only be practical if we could guarantee continued low inflation and economic growth.· This aided the operation of the fixed exchange rate system and helped to maintain a low inflation rate in the international economy.· The Prime Minister A commitment to pensions means nothing if it is not matched by a commitment to low inflation.· Countries with lower inflation rates resisted revaluation as this would reduce export profitability.· By contrast, contractionary policies would reap the benefits of lower inflation, but at the cost of higher unemployment.
· Choosing between low inflation and lower interest rates will go on being tough.· Investors like lower interest rates because they make stocks more attractive to hold than other investments.· But along with the reduced risk comes lower interest rates.· Their saving schemes, if safe, are boring and investors get alarmed by the low interest rates.· Although put bonds allow a company to pay investors lower interest rates, they can become a problem when they come due.· The lower language level does not mean a low interest level Headway Pre-Intermediate is full of stimulating and accessible texts.· Sales soared on low interest rates and declining import tariffs.
· These low levels of activity were in keeping with the enormous silences of the cathedral structure.· If it was going to be low level, then Leese was going to make it low level.· Perquisites are probably at a relatively low level, with the exception of the pension.· Consumer confidence fell for the fourth month in a row in January, hitting its lowest level in four years.· For example, at the lowest level a phoneme lattice was produced for processing by the lexical access component.· It is their lowest level since Oct. 9.· It is the Somerset juveniles that show an unusually low level.· Once clients have met intermediate goals, then they can shoot for lower levels of drinking.
· Both have pushed up against a lower limit which is, I believe, economic in character.· The lower limits of normal for serum uric acid are arbitrarily defined and may vary from one lab to another.· Should there be a lower limit for undersize fish?· In large transactions vendors may also negotiate a lower limit for individual items.· Upper and lower limits may be applied to prevent a runaway condition in the event of really bad estimating.· The lower limits of sensitivity for glucagon and atrial natriuretic peptide assay were 3.7 pmol/l and 1.1 pmol/l, respectively.· The present experimental lower limit on the lifetime is about 10 30 years, and it should be possible to improve this.· This absence of evidence translates into a lower limit for the proton lifetime of 6.5 x 10 31 years.
· Those on low pay or receiving income support are exempt from all the charges.· Do the workers themselves absorb the costs in lower pay?· Under the new scheme, cabin-crew recruits will start on lower pay than existing staff.· If not, why will not he accept the provisions of the social charter which would attack the problem of low pay?· As already mentioned the legislation does not consider low pay as an acceptable reason for turning down a job.· The rioting began on Sept. 23 when soldiers occupied Kinshasa airport in protest at low pay.· So both lack of employment and low pay for those who are employed have contributed to the higher poverty rates.· It is this sector that has suffered most from the low pay strategies of the Conservatives and from unemployment.
· Gray had stated that the painter's view of a landscape had always to be from a low point.· She recalls few low points in the four years since going public and has never regretted that decision.· Recent polls show that support for sovereignty is at its lowest point in a generation.· From that low point, Mitterrand started his long climb to power.· In large organizations, the number of roadblocks and low points can seem infinite, particularly when something new is being tried.· They followed fresh tracks to a low point on the creek bank and crossed the creek on a series of large boulders.· Since the low point in the mid-1970s, the Chiefs' influence has begun to wax once more.· The survey had been taken at a particularly low point for the plant.
· The opportunity to purchase works at slightly lower prices had encouraged museums back into the market.· The discount supermarket advertises low prices every day; there is less emphasis on specials.· There is now no more choice, competition or lower prices.· Shares of Apple fell 94 cents to $ 15. 375 on Nasdaq, its lowest price since 1985.· Private firms must be formidably efficient to overcome these handicaps and offer facilities at the same or lower prices.· Competition for the lowest price and consolidation in the health-care industry are making things worse.· Selling direct, by mail order and on the telephone, is cost effective, which means low prices for recession-strapped customers.· At the same time, competition increased from rivals charging lower prices, forcing Motorola to cut its own prices.
· But these facts are not indicative of a significantly lower priority, nor necessarily of a substantially more modest achievement.· Counselors described career planning as a low priority and admitted that they had minimal training in labor-market analyses or career guidance.· Music is generally accorded a low priority and is underfunded, and standards of performance are unsatisfactory in many places.· Because black mom-and-pop stores ordered and sold relatively little inventory at a given time, they were low priority.· This would be true nomatterwhat lower priority objectives were involved.· Some things need to be dealt with first and others are of lower priority and can wait.· They were perhaps justified in their anger at the relatively low priority accorded to older people.· It must be a proper justification which shows that your time is not likely to be wasted on a low priority.
· We would have to keep a low profile.· I tried to keep a low profile, but people gave me all sorts of unsolicited comments.· The latter assumes a low profile and concentrates on the pastoral approach.· After one recent ad campaign the chairman of Mexfam stepped down, insisting that Mexfam adopt a lower profile.· One solution would be to shut up and keep a low profile.· His nickname, which he despises, illustrates his low profile.· However, equally I believe that it should be spearheaded by teachers and others should keep a low profile.· Then while on their travels, they maintain lower profiles.
· Probably because of the very much greater stick forces and lower rates of pitch occurring in most light aircraft.· And, if the lower rates succeed in improving the economy, corporate profits will rise.· In order to lock into today's low rates potential borrowers will have to agree to marginally higher rates than are really current.· The lower rates may be a better deal for most employers, but health coverage could be cut back too.· In contrast, petty theft has a very low rate of reporting to the police, and a low detection rate.· Today the annual addition is nearly twice that number and still increasing, despite lower rates of population growth.· We attribute our low rate of false positivity to the use of age matched controls.· Police crime figures always show much lower rates, because forces do not record every incident reported to them.
· The ability to run these huge positions, which were quite low risk, depended on cheap debt.· Three levels of damage are: Stage 1: Surface damage with low risk of serious repercussions.· Married women whose husbands provided the support expected of them, however, had a low risk of depression following life events.· Building society business is low risk because all the lending is secured and mortgage holders pay on time.· Co-trimoxazole was associated with lower risks of severe events in all strata.· This will reduce the statistical power of detecting adverse effects that could be quantitatively important when used in low risk situations.· But remember it is lower risk - not no risk.· Britain - after the traumas of the 1960s - looked for a modest space policy, low profile and low risk.
· This is illegal as they have a lower speed rating than the vehicle requires.· On low speed, gently blend in flour, cup at a time.· But of course the foam system had better switch itself off automatically at low speeds.· In an electric mixer, at low speed, soften the cream cheese.· For motors with a large number of phases the torque reduction at low speeds is less pronounced.· At really low speeds, the speed-sensitive steering is oversensitive and handling becomes an unfeeling waffle.· Practising aerobatics and spinning will help to overcome any misgivings you may have about flying in steep turns at low speeds.· Beat on low speed with electric mixer for 30 seconds.
· This fact may to some extent explain the low standards of care and privacy sometimes experienced.· Conversely, they were punished with a lower standard of living and consequent lower status if they chose to have large ones.· But heads and teachers complain just as much about low standards among employers.· Q: Do crews of bargain airlines have lower standards?· This dual negative combination may indicate a lower standard of research conducted in these departments. 7.9 Productivity.· They often receive a far lower standard of care than patients in this country.· This means that society is increasingly experiencing a lower standard of living than would be possible without rising levels of unemployment.· A lower classification does not imply lower standards.
· A small part of law work, and that of a very low status, is concerned with the working class.· Conversely, they were punished with a lower standard of living and consequent lower status if they chose to have large ones.· We shall consider two possible causal factors: being female and being in a low status job.· There is an arrow showing that those in low status jobs are more likely to go absent.· Successful human students have high serotonin levels; people of low status tend to have low serotonin levels.· These quite explicitly linked vocational education with the low status black people were expected to occupy in the social hierarchy.· The consequence of all this is bound to be the persisting low status of this work.· It is also quite conceivable that they could be caused inpart by stressful, low status jobs.
· In addition they called for lower taxes, free health care, cheaper housing loans and increased spending on state-owned industries.· Presidents have been promising lower taxes since Washington crossed the Delaware by hand in a row boat.· Income tax thresholds were raised from G$10,000 to G$48,000 with lower tax rates planned to offset the withdrawal of personal allowances.· Republican voters say they want low taxes and prudent spending cuts.· But lower taxes and a prudent approach to borrowing do not mean public spending fall; quite the reverse.· To many voters, that means lower taxes.· And once tax evasion becomes a habit it will continue even after lower tax rates are introduced.· People want just taxes, more than they want lower taxes.
· This means that large fibrous structures form near T m, whereas greater numbers of small spherulites grow at lower temperatures.· The heat can penetrate combustible materials, alter their composition and make them ignite at lower temperatures.· C, as they seem more susceptible to the disease when kept at lower temperatures.· Bake in 450-degree oven for 15 minutes, then lower temperature to 325 degrees and bake 25 minutes more.· It does well at the lower temperature, and will take some time to adapt to the temperatures above 70°F.· It resists high and low temperatures.· Some formulations, incorporating a solvent normally glycol ether, have a useful low temperature activity.· Calcium chloride, another useful salt, will melt ice at even lower temperatures.
· At Lyness, the Thorsvoe noses in on the low tide.· It hit us at lower tide.· The two sides reached a stand-off at low tide on Tuesday but tempers flared and punches were thrown.· The stench of low tide hung over the entire area, from the river all the way over to the Five Points.· She imagined the castle, at low tide, grey, black, then silver in the changing light.· It was always low tide in the Five Points.· Occasionally, the clouds, cleared and I was able to film mink scavenging along the rocky shoreline at low tide.· And winter months offer spectacular low tides.
· The result - heavy industry and low value added production kept going long past its time, ineffectually, by subsidy.· The low value attached to girl children is suggested by Rahima, a laundress who lives in Dhaka.· The extremes of a statistical distribution represent unpredictably rare individual events, which have very low values of statistical probability.· His bill will be just £273 - £100 less than the bill for the lowest value property in Langbaurgh.· Most flyers prefer to retain some gyro effect but this will normally be a lower value than in the purely hovering mode.· The method of attribution by provenance works best with coinages of a small scale or a low value, such as bronze coinage.· Both sets of data have been normalised such that the lowest value is equal to 1.· That's what they call the high and low value of the stock in a stock swap such as this.
· Eddie and Sandie are talking to each other in low voices.· The Brownies waited obediently, talking excitedly in low voices of what had happened.· Bud Simmons got up, scattering recipes to the floor, and spoke in a low voice to Harry Nelson.· Two of them shook their heads and consulted with each other in low voices.· Then he said something in a very low voice, while gesturing at the bruiser with the wallet.· A number of people were walking quietly to and fro, studying the architecture, referring to guide-books and conversing in low voices.· They were allowed to speak to each other in low voices but never to interrupt an adult.
· It was near low water now, and I had to get the dinghy afloat.· No low water no back water no anchor ice.· At times of particularly low water supplies, a steam engine was used to power the mill via a drive belt.· They hugged the shore, Clayt pulling hard on the wheel at unseen shoals, flying over low water.· What ever the bone type, however, Dodson found that very low water velocities were sufficient to move small mammal bones.· Throughout November and December a few big cod can be taken over low water from the end of the sandbar on night tides.· Waterwheels could not function at low water, so adjustable wheels were made.· Tidal schemes have the advantage of regularity, an integrated electricity system could organise itself according to high and low water.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► low in somethingPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► high-backed/straight-backed/low-backed etc► low-budget/big-budget► be high/low on a list (of something)► low-pitched roof► low man on the totem pole
- This year, the number hit 40 by mid-October and was expected to wind up in the low 50s.
- He respected Ray and his willingness to fight for his ideals, but this was a low blow.
- Trinidad was warned for low blows twice by referee Mitch Halpern.
- They produce trashy TV programs that appeal to the lowest common denominator.
- I was at my lowest ebb after the kidney surgery.
- Basic research on petrochemicals was at a low ebb around 1980.
- He came in when the lads were at a low ebb somewhere on the ocean bed.
- Idei is overhauling a corporate structure Sony introduced in mid-1994 when its fortunes were at a low ebb.
- Interest in religion seemed to be at a low ebb.
- Self-confidence can be at a low ebb if you've just been told to p ... off by an embittered pedestrian.
- We looked high and low for Sandy but couldn't find her.
- He had searched high and low for these.
- Throughout her letters, Clappe was searching high and low for a room of her own.
- You say you have looked high and low for new building sites but let me tell you there are some.
- The infection laid her low for a month.
- Brown seems to be lying low until the controversy passes.
- If you don't want to go back to jail, you'd better lie low for a while.
- Weaver had been lying low at his sister's apartment for the past week.
- Anne thought Nina had found a hiding place and was lying low.
- But he knew something about lying low.
- But Phil will never miss his football, not even if he has to lie low for a couple of months.
- Find a place to lie low.
- For the students it becomes a period of morbid hibernation, lying low and waiting out the years.
- Mr Mitterrand, meanwhile, is lying low.
- Then we lay low for a while.
- Many of the exiles have married, taken jobs, and generally kept a low profile.
- She's keeping a low profile until the scandal is forgotten.
- Western visitors to the region are asked to keep a low profile.
- Apple kept a low profile for the first few days of the conference, making no major announcements or product introductions.
- But since then they have kept a low profile and not made their findings public.
- During the event Clinton will keep a low profile.
- I decided to keep a low profile, after all I was a guest.
- Kendall keeps a low profile, refusing to grant on-the-record interviews with the news media.
- Like every really smart lobbyist, Boggs knows the importance of being subtle and of keeping a low profile.
- There was nothing she could do about it, other than keep a low profile and stay well out of his way.
- With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.
- For example, the first rise in expectations of the lower orders would be for more and better food before manufactured goods.
- For the most part the lower orders depended on selling their labour.
- Gin was, after all, commercially produced and consumed only by the lower orders.
- He shows no urge to rub shoulders with the lower orders but, if anything, a tendency to keep his distance.
- Journalists believed that their message could reach even the lower orders.
- The riots of 1736, too, had crystallized general resentments of the lower orders.
- We must have the freedom to make our mills successful, so that we can offer the lower orders employment.
- When friendships finally became possible for him they were with children of the lower orders.
- Expect him to finish the season on a higher mark.
- Job sharers scored high marks on problem solving, team work and flexibility and demonstrated greater resilience in the face of setbacks.
- Newhome sales were slightly below the high marks of the late 1970s.
- She also gives high marks to manager Dusty Baker.
- The company received fairly high marks in Clark County, where it began managing mental health services in January 1996.
- The formula attains a high mark when a diversity of variables is woven into a unified design.
- This is how to do it - and earn high marks!
- All I can say to that is that I have a higher opinion of your judgement than he has.
- He did not, in any case, have a high opinion of Santayana - an animus which Santayana reciprocated towards Eliot.
- Politicians generally have a low opinion of the press, just as the press generally has a low opinion of lawmakers.
- She does not seem to have a high opinion of married life.
- For example, the first rise in expectations of the lower orders would be for more and better food before manufactured goods.
- For the most part the lower orders depended on selling their labour.
- Gin was, after all, commercially produced and consumed only by the lower orders.
- He shows no urge to rub shoulders with the lower orders but, if anything, a tendency to keep his distance.
- Journalists believed that their message could reach even the lower orders.
- The riots of 1736, too, had crystallized general resentments of the lower orders.
- We must have the freedom to make our mills successful, so that we can offer the lower orders employment.
- When friendships finally became possible for him they were with children of the lower orders.
- Apple kept a low profile for the first few days of the conference, making no major announcements or product introductions.
- But since then they have kept a low profile and not made their findings public.
- During the event Clinton will keep a low profile.
- I decided to keep a low profile, after all I was a guest.
- Kendall keeps a low profile, refusing to grant on-the-record interviews with the news media.
- Like every really smart lobbyist, Boggs knows the importance of being subtle and of keeping a low profile.
- There was nothing she could do about it, other than keep a low profile and stay well out of his way.
- With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.
- A booming hearty from the higher reaches of Personnel fills our glasses and remembers nearly everyone's name.
- A clutch of them have clawed their way to the higher reaches of educational administration.
- But in the higher reaches of the Yorkshire Dales, there is nowhere to hide.
- Councillor Enderby had all the fluency of a life spent in the lower reaches of local government.
- It became a rough bridleway, leading through a series of gates on to the lower reaches of moorland.
- Quality flounder from the lower reaches of Poole harbour.
- She could either turn round, or brazen her way past the pressmen to the lower reaches of the parkland.
- There's many more like them, and not just in the lower reaches of the Football League.
- How could he have sunk so low?
- Because she had never sunk so low, and never would.
- Don't let yourself sink so low again - come and talk to me or to the doctor.
- Few bands sink so low, few soar this high.
- Probably because even she had not expected him to sink so low.
- She had not sunk so low as to join the ranks of that sisterhood!
- Simon's stock is high in the network news business.
- Far from lowering the tone, the changes are set to improve it.
- But it was a misreading to suppose that the vote then marked the high water mark on the issue.
- My father felt I should stay in my marriage come hell or high water.
- The chief drawback to small-scale silage-making is the extra physical work involved in handling the green crop with its high water content.
- They currently pay some of the highest water charges in the country.
- They hugged the shore, Clayt pulling hard on the wheel at unseen shoals, flying over low water.
- They said high water levels in the Sacramento delta, which spills into the San Francisco Bay, were also worrisome.
- Throughout November and December a few big cod can be taken over low water from the end of the sandbar on night tides.
- Why are current city water users subsidizing this madness with higher water rates?
- Penal Policy in a Changing Society stands as the high watermark of what later became known as the treatment model.
WORD FAMILYadjectivelowlowerlowlynounlowverbloweradverblow
1small amount/level/value a)small, or smaller than usual, in amount, level, or value OPP highlow income/pay/wages families existing on very low incomes In May, the price of cocoa fell to its lowest level since 1975–76. Morale has been low since the latest round of job cuts. In this sort of investment, the risks are fairly low. low temperatures the need for low-cost housing a low-security prison b)low in something having less than the usual amount of a substance or chemical OPP high: food that is low in calorieslow-fat/low-salt etc low-alcohol beer c)in the low 20s/30s etc if a number, temperature, or level is in the low 20s, 30s etc, it is between 21 and 23, 31 and 33 etc: Tonight, temperatures in most areas will be in the low 50s.► see thesaurus at cheap, small2height a)having a top that is not far above the ground OPP high: a low wall a long low building b)at a point that is not far above the ground or near the bottom of something OPP high: low clouds The sun was low in the sky now. Store raw meat on the lowest shelf. c)below the usual height OPP high: a low bridge a low ceiling The river is very low today.3standards/quality bad, or below an acceptable or usual level or quality SYN poor OPP high: Their safety standards seem to be pretty low. Cost-cutting has led to a lower quality of service. the children’s low achievement in school4supply if you are low on something, or if your supply of something is low, there is not much of it leftbe/get/run low (on something) We’re running low on gas. Stocks are getting low.5voice/sound a)not loud: I heard a low moaning noise. The volume is too low – turn it up. a low whisper b)not high: a low note► see thesaurus at quiet6light a light that is low is not bright SYN dim: Use low lighting to give the room a romantic atmosphere.7heat if you cook something over a low heat or in a low oven, you cook it using only a small amount of heat OPP high8battery a battery that is low does not have much power left in it9clothes a low dress, blouse etc does not cover your neck and the top of your chest10unhappy [not before noun] unhappy and without much hope for the future SYN depressed: He was feeling a bit low, so I did my best to cheer him up. Terry seems to be in rather low spirits today.—lowness noun [uncountable] → be at a low ebb at ebb1(2)THESAURUSvoices/sounds that are not highlow a low voice or sound is not high on the scale of musical sounds: · I can’t sing the low notes.· He’s got quite a low singing voice.· Boys’ voices usually become much lower as they get older.deep a deep voice or sound is low, strong, and pleasant: · He has a lovely deep voice.· The engine has a wonderfully deep sound to it, like it’s ready to race.husky a husky voice is deep, quiet, and rough-sounding, especially in a way that is attractive: · Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday, Mr President’ in a slow husky voice.· His voice dropped to a husky whisper.gravelly a gravelly voice is very low and rough sounding: · The singer is famous for his gravelly voice.low1 adjectivelow2 adverblow3 nounlow4 verb
lowlow2 ●●● W1 adverb (comparative lower, superlative lowest) EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- She sang low and sweetly.
- The plane flew low over the fields.
- The sun sank low on the horizon.
- Turn lights down low.
- We had to bend down low to get through the opening.
- If I were laid low tomorrow you wouldn't have to worry.
- Key questions the new trials aim to answer are: Should low yielding areas get more?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY She pulled her hat low down over her eyes. There was a hole low down in the hedge.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a top-ranking tennis player Prices seem absurdly low to Western tourists. The price of wheat had reached an all-time low. At high altitudes it is difficult to get enough oxygen. The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note. She would use low cunning (=unpleasant dishonest methods) to win people’s sympathy. He’s suffering from dangerously high blood pressure. I managed to find a seat on the upper deck. Eddie returned to the flight deck (=the part of an aircraft where the pilot sits). Private childcare is still too expensive for the average earner. the upper echelons of government Their clients are drawn from the highest echelons of society. The temperature is expected to remain in the low eighties. This cheese is relatively low in fat. a low-fat diet The usual symptoms are a pink rash with a slight fever. sunny, with temperatures in the mid fifties The temperature was up in the high forties. the higher frequency of diabetes in older people Dolphins produce a high frequency sound. her low-heeled blue shoes the emotional highs and lows of a new romance Oil prices have hit rock-bottom. Smokers had the highest incidence of colds. a high intake of carbohydrates John showed high intelligence from an early age. an animal with two rows of teeth in its lower jaw There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. His bottom lip was swollen. When viewed at high magnification, it is clear that the crystals are quite different. greater levels of magnification Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. a low moan Temperatures were still in the high nineties. Her voice is pitched a little too high. Oil prices have plunged to a new low. a high-powered engine New technology has pushed the cost of health care even higher. He ranked high among the pioneers of 20th century chemical technology. the upper register of the cello the low rumble of traffic in the distance sunny, with temperatures in the mid seventies a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties January’s sales were slightly better than average. a nation with a high standard of living a lawyer of high standing They were talking in low voices, and I couldn’t catch what they were saying. a hot day, with temperatures in the low thirties a large store with a high throughput of goods the low turn-out of 54 percent in the March elections a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box. high-yielding crops
She pulled her hat low down over her eyes. There was a hole low down in the hedge. a top-ranking tennis player· a group of low ability pupils· Many of these students are of above average ability.· Children of high ability demand more absorbing tasks.
Prices seem absurdly low to Western tourists. (=at which something can be done)· The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18.
The price of wheat had reached an all-time low. At high altitudes it is difficult to get enough oxygen.· We should be reducing barriers to imports from poor countries.
(=with little electricity in it)· He could see the battery was low on his laptop.
(=lower in alcohol than normal beer)· Have you tried low-alcohol beer?
· There were several high bids for the painting.
· Slowly raise your upper body into a sitting position.
The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note.· It was a project with a low budget.
· That low building is a stable block.
· She's on a low-calorie diet at the moment.
(=contain a lot of/few calories)· Sweets and chocolates are very high in calories.
(=you have to pay a lot/a little)· His charges are too high.
· At this time most of the working class was very poor.
· The cliffs here are the highest in Britain.
· The weather was overcast, with heavy low clouds.
(=about very silly situations etc)· He’s a popular actor who excels at low comedy.
· People should stop using expensive cars with a high petrol consumption.
· If you go later in the year, it will bring down the cost of your holiday.
· the high cost of fuel
(=little credibility)· The organization has had low credibility among teachers.
(=not loud or high)· I heard a long, low cry of despair.
She would use low cunning (=unpleasant dishonest methods) to win people’s sympathy. He’s suffering from dangerously high blood pressure. I managed to find a seat on the upper deck. Eddie returned to the flight deck (=the part of an aircraft where the pilot sits). (=not many people want something)· Recently the demand for new cars has been relatively low.
· A low-calorie diet should solve your weight problem.
· Treatment should be started with a small dose.
(=containing less sugar than ordinary ones)· People are buying more and more diet drinks.
Private childcare is still too expensive for the average earner.· a new government policy which is designed to help people on low earnings
the upper echelons of government Their clients are drawn from the highest echelons of society.· The lower edge of the window frame was starting to rot.
The temperature is expected to remain in the low eighties. (=expecting that someone or something will not be very successful)· Their expectations of success were pretty low.
(=make someone expect less success, money etc)· If you can't afford your dream home, you may have to lower your expectations.
(=look down at the ground)· The servants lowered their eyes as the countess walked past.
This cheese is relatively low in fat. a low-fat diet· Some companies will sell the items for you, for a small fee.
The usual symptoms are a pink rash with a slight fever. sunny, with temperatures in the mid fifties· The figures are worryingly high.
· He’s currently producing his own low-budget film.
The temperature was up in the high forties. the higher frequency of diabetes in older people Dolphins produce a high frequency sound. (=it does not have much fuel left)· The plane was running low on fuel.
(=look down)· Her eyes met his and she immediately dropped her gaze.
(=first or second gear)· You should use a low gear when going up a hill.
· These boys receive low grades because they fail to turn in assignments.
· The upper half of the door contained a stained glass window.
(=look down)· He bowed his head and tried not not to look at her.
her low-heeled blue shoes the emotional highs and lows of a new romance Oil prices have hit rock-bottom. Smokers had the highest incidence of colds.· Rent takes a large chunk of their small income.
· France had achieved low inflation and steady growth.
a high intake of carbohydrates John showed high intelligence from an early age. an animal with two rows of teeth in its lower jaw· The level of violent crime is lower than ten years ago.
There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. (=the highest/lowest amount allowed)· There is no upper limit on the amount you can borrow.· Ensure the temperature in the aquarium does not fall below the lower limit.
There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. His bottom lip was swollen.· a low-interest loan to the country from the International Development Association
When viewed at high magnification, it is clear that the crystals are quite different. greater levels of magnification Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. a low moan· We need to avoid damaging people's morale.
· The pay levels have resulted in low morale within the company.
(=one that cost a lot of money to make, or very little money to make)· He won a role in a big-budget movie.
(=leaving part of the chest uncovered) Her evening gown had a plunging neckline.
Her evening gown had a plunging neckline. Temperatures were still in the high nineties.· the low numbers of women involved in sports coaching
· Nurses often work long hours for relatively low pay.
· Only a small percentage of people suffer from the allergy.
Her voice is pitched a little too high. Oil prices have plunged to a new low. (=be or happen at a particular time in the development of something)· The day of the accident marked a turning point in Kenny’s life.
· She helped me when I was at a low point in my life.
a high-powered engine· With such low prices, there are lots of eager buyers.
· The company recently cut the price of its best-selling car.
· I paid a very reasonable price for my guitar.
(=not very important)· At that time, architecture was a low priority.
· The probability of being struck by lightning is pretty low.
New technology has pushed the cost of health care even higher.· The magazine is printed on low quality paper.
· Her father had been an army officer of fairly high rank.
He ranked high among the pioneers of 20th century chemical technology.· The hospital’s death rate is the lowest in the region.
· Wage rates in the industry are still too low, he says.
· The Halifax Building Society is to cut its mortgage rate by 0.7 percent.
· The rating he gave the restaurant was embarrassingly low.
· The stock market reached a record high on August 21.
· This might explain the low regard in which the president is held.
the upper register of the cello· Our workers get low rents and other advantages.
· The risks of failure are quite low.
(=the upper, lower etc parts)· We sailed down the lower reaches of the river.
the low rumble of traffic in the distance (=put the sails up or down)
· It sounds an interesting job, but the salary is too low.
· Bonuses are not paid to people lower down the salary scale.
(=search everywhere)· We searched high and low for him, but couldn’t find him.
(=not much self-esteem)
sunny, with temperatures in the mid seventies a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties January’s sales were slightly better than average.· It was misty and only the lower slopes of Vesuvius could be seen.
· Even at low speed, an accident could mean serious injury for a child.
(=used when saying that someone is sad)· She was tired and her spirits were low.
· He refused to lower his standards.
· The report says the standard of children’s diet in Britain is poor.
a nation with a high standard of living a lawyer of high standing· People who work as carers have low status in our society.
· In parts of the world, women still have inferior status.
(also enjoy high/low status)· Here, old people are respected and have high social status.
· They walked until the sun was low in the sky.
They were talking in low voices, and I couldn’t catch what they were saying.· There’s no point promising to cut taxes if you can’t afford it.
· Republican voters say they want lower taxes and sensible spending cuts.
· Temperatures were so low most plants could not survive.
· Paracetomol lowers your body temperature.
a hot day, with temperatures in the low thirties· I know that young children have very low boredom threshold.
· the demand to lower the retirement threshold to 60
a large store with a high throughput of goods· The sands are exposed at low tide.
· They sat at the far end of the carriage, talking in hushed tones.
the low turn-out of 54 percent in the March elections a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties· The area has the lowest unemployment in Europe.
· The low value of the dollar will benefit tourists.
(=not loud)· When he spoke, his voice was soft and gentle.
(=near the bottom of the range of sounds)· She heard the deep voice of her father downstairs.
(=speak more quietly)· He lowered his voice to a whisper.
· There are high numbers of people on low wages.
· When he spoke, it was in a low whisper.
Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box.· As part-time, low-paid workers, many women earned very little.
high-yielding cropsPHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► high-backed/straight-backed/low-backed etc► low-budget/big-budget► be high/low on a list (of something)► low-pitched roof► low man on the totem pole
- Many times he was brought low and felt near to death.
- The proud would be brought low and the humble exalted.
- He respected Ray and his willingness to fight for his ideals, but this was a low blow.
- Trinidad was warned for low blows twice by referee Mitch Halpern.
- They produce trashy TV programs that appeal to the lowest common denominator.
- I was at my lowest ebb after the kidney surgery.
- Basic research on petrochemicals was at a low ebb around 1980.
- He came in when the lads were at a low ebb somewhere on the ocean bed.
- Idei is overhauling a corporate structure Sony introduced in mid-1994 when its fortunes were at a low ebb.
- Interest in religion seemed to be at a low ebb.
- Self-confidence can be at a low ebb if you've just been told to p ... off by an embittered pedestrian.
- We looked high and low for Sandy but couldn't find her.
- He had searched high and low for these.
- Throughout her letters, Clappe was searching high and low for a room of her own.
- You say you have looked high and low for new building sites but let me tell you there are some.
- The infection laid her low for a month.
- Brown seems to be lying low until the controversy passes.
- If you don't want to go back to jail, you'd better lie low for a while.
- Weaver had been lying low at his sister's apartment for the past week.
- Anne thought Nina had found a hiding place and was lying low.
- But he knew something about lying low.
- But Phil will never miss his football, not even if he has to lie low for a couple of months.
- Find a place to lie low.
- For the students it becomes a period of morbid hibernation, lying low and waiting out the years.
- Mr Mitterrand, meanwhile, is lying low.
- Then we lay low for a while.
- Many of the exiles have married, taken jobs, and generally kept a low profile.
- She's keeping a low profile until the scandal is forgotten.
- Western visitors to the region are asked to keep a low profile.
- Apple kept a low profile for the first few days of the conference, making no major announcements or product introductions.
- But since then they have kept a low profile and not made their findings public.
- During the event Clinton will keep a low profile.
- I decided to keep a low profile, after all I was a guest.
- Kendall keeps a low profile, refusing to grant on-the-record interviews with the news media.
- Like every really smart lobbyist, Boggs knows the importance of being subtle and of keeping a low profile.
- There was nothing she could do about it, other than keep a low profile and stay well out of his way.
- With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.
- For example, the first rise in expectations of the lower orders would be for more and better food before manufactured goods.
- For the most part the lower orders depended on selling their labour.
- Gin was, after all, commercially produced and consumed only by the lower orders.
- He shows no urge to rub shoulders with the lower orders but, if anything, a tendency to keep his distance.
- Journalists believed that their message could reach even the lower orders.
- The riots of 1736, too, had crystallized general resentments of the lower orders.
- We must have the freedom to make our mills successful, so that we can offer the lower orders employment.
- When friendships finally became possible for him they were with children of the lower orders.
- Expect him to finish the season on a higher mark.
- Job sharers scored high marks on problem solving, team work and flexibility and demonstrated greater resilience in the face of setbacks.
- Newhome sales were slightly below the high marks of the late 1970s.
- She also gives high marks to manager Dusty Baker.
- The company received fairly high marks in Clark County, where it began managing mental health services in January 1996.
- The formula attains a high mark when a diversity of variables is woven into a unified design.
- This is how to do it - and earn high marks!
- All I can say to that is that I have a higher opinion of your judgement than he has.
- He did not, in any case, have a high opinion of Santayana - an animus which Santayana reciprocated towards Eliot.
- Politicians generally have a low opinion of the press, just as the press generally has a low opinion of lawmakers.
- She does not seem to have a high opinion of married life.
- For example, the first rise in expectations of the lower orders would be for more and better food before manufactured goods.
- For the most part the lower orders depended on selling their labour.
- Gin was, after all, commercially produced and consumed only by the lower orders.
- He shows no urge to rub shoulders with the lower orders but, if anything, a tendency to keep his distance.
- Journalists believed that their message could reach even the lower orders.
- The riots of 1736, too, had crystallized general resentments of the lower orders.
- We must have the freedom to make our mills successful, so that we can offer the lower orders employment.
- When friendships finally became possible for him they were with children of the lower orders.
- Apple kept a low profile for the first few days of the conference, making no major announcements or product introductions.
- But since then they have kept a low profile and not made their findings public.
- During the event Clinton will keep a low profile.
- I decided to keep a low profile, after all I was a guest.
- Kendall keeps a low profile, refusing to grant on-the-record interviews with the news media.
- Like every really smart lobbyist, Boggs knows the importance of being subtle and of keeping a low profile.
- There was nothing she could do about it, other than keep a low profile and stay well out of his way.
- With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.
- A booming hearty from the higher reaches of Personnel fills our glasses and remembers nearly everyone's name.
- A clutch of them have clawed their way to the higher reaches of educational administration.
- But in the higher reaches of the Yorkshire Dales, there is nowhere to hide.
- Councillor Enderby had all the fluency of a life spent in the lower reaches of local government.
- It became a rough bridleway, leading through a series of gates on to the lower reaches of moorland.
- Quality flounder from the lower reaches of Poole harbour.
- She could either turn round, or brazen her way past the pressmen to the lower reaches of the parkland.
- There's many more like them, and not just in the lower reaches of the Football League.
- How could he have sunk so low?
- Because she had never sunk so low, and never would.
- Don't let yourself sink so low again - come and talk to me or to the doctor.
- Few bands sink so low, few soar this high.
- Probably because even she had not expected him to sink so low.
- She had not sunk so low as to join the ranks of that sisterhood!
- Simon's stock is high in the network news business.
- Far from lowering the tone, the changes are set to improve it.
- But it was a misreading to suppose that the vote then marked the high water mark on the issue.
- My father felt I should stay in my marriage come hell or high water.
- The chief drawback to small-scale silage-making is the extra physical work involved in handling the green crop with its high water content.
- They currently pay some of the highest water charges in the country.
- They hugged the shore, Clayt pulling hard on the wheel at unseen shoals, flying over low water.
- They said high water levels in the Sacramento delta, which spills into the San Francisco Bay, were also worrisome.
- Throughout November and December a few big cod can be taken over low water from the end of the sandbar on night tides.
- Why are current city water users subsidizing this madness with higher water rates?
- Penal Policy in a Changing Society stands as the high watermark of what later became known as the treatment model.
WORD FAMILYadjectivelowlowerlowlynounlowverbloweradverblow
1in or to a low position or level: He bent low over the engine. She pulled her hat low down over her eyes. I had the radio on low.2near the ground or the bottom of something: That plane’s flying too low! There was a hole low down in the hedge.3if you play or sing musical notes low, you play or sing them with deep notes: Sing those bars an octave lower.4be brought low old-fashioned to become much less rich or important → search/look high and low at high2(6), → lay somebody low at lay2(20), → lie low at lie1(7)low1 adjectivelow2 adverblow3 nounlow4 verb
lowlow3 ●○○ noun [countable] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A low is making its way over the Mid-Atlantic states.
- The overnight low will be 25° F.
- Confrderate hopes hit a new low.
- His celebrity status gave him access to the Hollywood highs - and lows.
- Its record low was 78. 19, set Sept. 2, 1992.
- Julia Knights reports on the highs and lows of harvest 2000.
- The market is also highly sensitive because trading volumes are running close to 10-year lows.
- The official discount rate is at a historic low of 0. 50 percent.
- The Tide tables can not be relied on for precise highs and lows of the tides.
Longman Language Activatornot high or not far off the ground
· The garden was surrounded by a low wall.· Some of the lowest branches were touching the ground.· In the middle of the room was a low table.
: low-lying land/region/area etc not very high above the level of the sea: · Low-lying land in river valleys is often subject to flooding.· Experts are predicting that the sea level will rise, flooding many low-lying areas.
low-rise buildings are only one or two floors (=levels) high: · There are many advantages to low-rise buildings.· traditional, low-rise housing
a low sound/voice etc a low voice or musical note is not high on the scale of musical sound: · I can't sing the low notes.· He's got quite a low singing voice.
a deep voice is low, strong, and pleasant: · David's familiar deep voice called out to her as she walked past.
a husky voice is deep, quiet, and rough-sounding, especially in a way that is attractive: · She heard a husky voice call her name.· His voice dropped to a husky whisper.
in the lowest part of the musical scale - used especially in music and singing: · Jim was asked to sing the bass solos.· You need to play the bass notes slightly louder.· He sang popular songs for us in his deep bass voice.
a rich voice is low, strong, and pleasant to listen to: · He spoke in a strong, rich voice.· She had a wonderful deep, rich singing voice.
a low temperature/level/rate/cost smaller than usual in level or number: · the lowest temperature ever recorded· Japan has a much lower crime rate than other countries.· the recent low level of unemployment
to be at the lowest level the lowest level ever reached: be at an all-time low: · Exports of manufactured goods are now at an all-time low.· Morale at the company is at an all-time low, and staff are leaving in droves.sink to/fall to/reach an all-time low: · Ratings for the once-popular game show seem to have reached an all-time low.· The president's popularity has fallen to an all-time low.
the lowest level of success, hope, health etc: be at its/their lowest ebb: · Consumer confidence is at its lowest ebb since January.· With the company's fortunes at their lowest ebb for 25 years, lay-offs seem inevitable.something sinks/falls to its lowest ebb: · In the late 1980s, her career sank to its lowest ebb.· Relations with Washington have fallen to their lowest ebb.
WORD SETSanticyclone, nounarid, adjectivebarometer, nouncirrus, nounclimate, nounclimatic, adjectivecloudbank, nouncold front, nouncontrary, adjectivecumulus, nouncyclone, noundeluge, noundepression, nounduster, noundust storm, nounequatorial, adjectivefront, nounfrontal system, nounheadwind, nounhumidity, nounhurricane, nouninversion, nounisobar, nounisotherm, nounjet stream, nounleeward, adjectivelow, nounlow-pressure, nounmaelstrom, nounmirage, nounmonsoon, nounnimbus, nounnorth, adjectivenortheast, adjectivenortheaster, nounnortheasterly, adjectivenortherly, adjectivenorthwest, adjectivenorthwester, nounnorthwesterly, adjectiveonshore, adjectivepeasouper, nounpowder, nounprecipitation, nounrainfall, nounrain gauge, nounrainstorm, nounsandstorm, nounsea breeze, nounsemitropical, adjectivesheet lightning, nounshipping forecast, nounshower, nounshowery, adjectivesirocco, nounsleet, nounslush, nounsmog, nounsouth, adjectivesoutheast, adjectivesoutheasterly, adjectivesoutherly, adjectivesouthwest, adjectivesouthwesterly, adjectivesprinkle, nounsquall, nounsqually, adjectivestill, adjectivestorm, nounstorm cloud, nounstormy, adjectivestrength, nounsubside, verbsubtropical, adjectivesub-zero, adjectivetailwind, nountempest, nounthaw, verbthaw, nounthermal, nounthermometer, nounthunder, nounthunder, verbthunderbolt, nounthunderclap, nounthundercloud, nounthunderstorm, nounthundery, adjectivetidal, adjectivetidal wave, nountornado, nountorrid, adjectivetrade wind, nountropical, adjectivetrough, nountsunami, nounturbulence, nounturbulent, adjectivetwister, nountyphoon, nounwarm front, nounwaterspout, nounweather, nounweatherman, nounweather vane, nounwest, adjectivewesterly, adjectivewhirlwind, nounwhiteout, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Public confidence in the legal system is at an all-time low (=much lower or worse than ever before). a top-ranking tennis player Prices seem absurdly low to Western tourists. The price of wheat had reached an all-time low. At high altitudes it is difficult to get enough oxygen. The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note. She would use low cunning (=unpleasant dishonest methods) to win people’s sympathy. He’s suffering from dangerously high blood pressure. I managed to find a seat on the upper deck. Eddie returned to the flight deck (=the part of an aircraft where the pilot sits). Private childcare is still too expensive for the average earner. the upper echelons of government Their clients are drawn from the highest echelons of society. The temperature is expected to remain in the low eighties. This cheese is relatively low in fat. a low-fat diet The usual symptoms are a pink rash with a slight fever. sunny, with temperatures in the mid fifties The temperature was up in the high forties. the higher frequency of diabetes in older people Dolphins produce a high frequency sound. her low-heeled blue shoes the emotional highs and lows of a new romance Oil prices have hit rock-bottom. Smokers had the highest incidence of colds. a high intake of carbohydrates John showed high intelligence from an early age. an animal with two rows of teeth in its lower jaw There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. His bottom lip was swollen. When viewed at high magnification, it is clear that the crystals are quite different. greater levels of magnification Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. a low moan Temperatures were still in the high nineties. Her voice is pitched a little too high. Oil prices have plunged to a new low. a high-powered engine New technology has pushed the cost of health care even higher. He ranked high among the pioneers of 20th century chemical technology. the upper register of the cello the low rumble of traffic in the distance sunny, with temperatures in the mid seventies a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties January’s sales were slightly better than average. a nation with a high standard of living a lawyer of high standing They were talking in low voices, and I couldn’t catch what they were saying. a hot day, with temperatures in the low thirties a large store with a high throughput of goods the low turn-out of 54 percent in the March elections a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box. high-yielding cropsCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
(=be worth less than ever before) The euro has fallen to a new low against the dollar.
The euro has fallen to a new low against the dollar. Public confidence in the legal system is at an all-time low (=much lower or worse than ever before). (=good times and bad times) the highs and lows of an actor’s life
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES the highs and lows of an actor’s life a top-ranking tennis player· a group of low ability pupils· Many of these students are of above average ability.· Children of high ability demand more absorbing tasks.
Prices seem absurdly low to Western tourists. (=at which something can be done)· The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18.
The price of wheat had reached an all-time low. At high altitudes it is difficult to get enough oxygen.· We should be reducing barriers to imports from poor countries.
(=with little electricity in it)· He could see the battery was low on his laptop.
(=lower in alcohol than normal beer)· Have you tried low-alcohol beer?
· There were several high bids for the painting.
· Slowly raise your upper body into a sitting position.
The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note.· It was a project with a low budget.
· That low building is a stable block.
· She's on a low-calorie diet at the moment.
(=contain a lot of/few calories)· Sweets and chocolates are very high in calories.
(=you have to pay a lot/a little)· His charges are too high.
· At this time most of the working class was very poor.
· The cliffs here are the highest in Britain.
· The weather was overcast, with heavy low clouds.
(=about very silly situations etc)· He’s a popular actor who excels at low comedy.
· People should stop using expensive cars with a high petrol consumption.
· If you go later in the year, it will bring down the cost of your holiday.
· the high cost of fuel
(=little credibility)· The organization has had low credibility among teachers.
(=not loud or high)· I heard a long, low cry of despair.
She would use low cunning (=unpleasant dishonest methods) to win people’s sympathy. He’s suffering from dangerously high blood pressure. I managed to find a seat on the upper deck. Eddie returned to the flight deck (=the part of an aircraft where the pilot sits). (=not many people want something)· Recently the demand for new cars has been relatively low.
· A low-calorie diet should solve your weight problem.
· Treatment should be started with a small dose.
(=containing less sugar than ordinary ones)· People are buying more and more diet drinks.
Private childcare is still too expensive for the average earner.· a new government policy which is designed to help people on low earnings
the upper echelons of government Their clients are drawn from the highest echelons of society.· The lower edge of the window frame was starting to rot.
The temperature is expected to remain in the low eighties. (=expecting that someone or something will not be very successful)· Their expectations of success were pretty low.
(=make someone expect less success, money etc)· If you can't afford your dream home, you may have to lower your expectations.
(=look down at the ground)· The servants lowered their eyes as the countess walked past.
This cheese is relatively low in fat. a low-fat diet· Some companies will sell the items for you, for a small fee.
The usual symptoms are a pink rash with a slight fever. sunny, with temperatures in the mid fifties· The figures are worryingly high.
· He’s currently producing his own low-budget film.
The temperature was up in the high forties. the higher frequency of diabetes in older people Dolphins produce a high frequency sound. (=it does not have much fuel left)· The plane was running low on fuel.
(=look down)· Her eyes met his and she immediately dropped her gaze.
(=first or second gear)· You should use a low gear when going up a hill.
· These boys receive low grades because they fail to turn in assignments.
· The upper half of the door contained a stained glass window.
(=look down)· He bowed his head and tried not not to look at her.
her low-heeled blue shoes the emotional highs and lows of a new romance Oil prices have hit rock-bottom. Smokers had the highest incidence of colds.· Rent takes a large chunk of their small income.
· France had achieved low inflation and steady growth.
a high intake of carbohydrates John showed high intelligence from an early age. an animal with two rows of teeth in its lower jaw· The level of violent crime is lower than ten years ago.
There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. (=the highest/lowest amount allowed)· There is no upper limit on the amount you can borrow.· Ensure the temperature in the aquarium does not fall below the lower limit.
There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. His bottom lip was swollen.· a low-interest loan to the country from the International Development Association
When viewed at high magnification, it is clear that the crystals are quite different. greater levels of magnification Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. a low moan· We need to avoid damaging people's morale.
· The pay levels have resulted in low morale within the company.
(=one that cost a lot of money to make, or very little money to make)· He won a role in a big-budget movie.
(=leaving part of the chest uncovered) Her evening gown had a plunging neckline.
Her evening gown had a plunging neckline. Temperatures were still in the high nineties.· the low numbers of women involved in sports coaching
· Nurses often work long hours for relatively low pay.
· Only a small percentage of people suffer from the allergy.
Her voice is pitched a little too high. Oil prices have plunged to a new low. (=be or happen at a particular time in the development of something)· The day of the accident marked a turning point in Kenny’s life.
· She helped me when I was at a low point in my life.
a high-powered engine· With such low prices, there are lots of eager buyers.
· The company recently cut the price of its best-selling car.
· I paid a very reasonable price for my guitar.
(=not very important)· At that time, architecture was a low priority.
· The probability of being struck by lightning is pretty low.
New technology has pushed the cost of health care even higher.· The magazine is printed on low quality paper.
· Her father had been an army officer of fairly high rank.
He ranked high among the pioneers of 20th century chemical technology.· The hospital’s death rate is the lowest in the region.
· Wage rates in the industry are still too low, he says.
· The Halifax Building Society is to cut its mortgage rate by 0.7 percent.
· The rating he gave the restaurant was embarrassingly low.
· The stock market reached a record high on August 21.
· This might explain the low regard in which the president is held.
the upper register of the cello· Our workers get low rents and other advantages.
· The risks of failure are quite low.
(=the upper, lower etc parts)· We sailed down the lower reaches of the river.
the low rumble of traffic in the distance (=put the sails up or down)
· It sounds an interesting job, but the salary is too low.
· Bonuses are not paid to people lower down the salary scale.
(=search everywhere)· We searched high and low for him, but couldn’t find him.
(=not much self-esteem)
sunny, with temperatures in the mid seventies a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties January’s sales were slightly better than average.· It was misty and only the lower slopes of Vesuvius could be seen.
· Even at low speed, an accident could mean serious injury for a child.
(=used when saying that someone is sad)· She was tired and her spirits were low.
· He refused to lower his standards.
· The report says the standard of children’s diet in Britain is poor.
a nation with a high standard of living a lawyer of high standing· People who work as carers have low status in our society.
· In parts of the world, women still have inferior status.
(also enjoy high/low status)· Here, old people are respected and have high social status.
· They walked until the sun was low in the sky.
They were talking in low voices, and I couldn’t catch what they were saying.· There’s no point promising to cut taxes if you can’t afford it.
· Republican voters say they want lower taxes and sensible spending cuts.
· Temperatures were so low most plants could not survive.
· Paracetomol lowers your body temperature.
a hot day, with temperatures in the low thirties· I know that young children have very low boredom threshold.
· the demand to lower the retirement threshold to 60
a large store with a high throughput of goods· The sands are exposed at low tide.
· They sat at the far end of the carriage, talking in hushed tones.
the low turn-out of 54 percent in the March elections a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties· The area has the lowest unemployment in Europe.
· The low value of the dollar will benefit tourists.
(=not loud)· When he spoke, his voice was soft and gentle.
(=near the bottom of the range of sounds)· She heard the deep voice of her father downstairs.
(=speak more quietly)· He lowered his voice to a whisper.
· There are high numbers of people on low wages.
· When he spoke, it was in a low whisper.
Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box.· As part-time, low-paid workers, many women earned very little.
high-yielding crops· This year's figure of 81,000 tonnes was already a historic low.· Because demand is so high, the number of listings is at a historic low, too.· The number of redundancies recorded last year reached a historic low of 250,000.· The official discount rate is at a historic low of 0. 50 percent.
· Mr Hague has dragged political debate down to a new low.· Until the sudden reversal, the Nasdaq had been falling steadily and more than 200 stocks had hit new lows.· Confrderate hopes hit a new low.
· The dollar has risen 30 percent since its plunge to a postwar low of 79. 75 yen last April.· New housing starts dropped to postwar lows.
· The president's popularity ratings are at a record low.
NOUN· The pound set an all-time low of 2. 1677 marks on Nov. 17.
VERB· The shares fell to a low of Euros 1.69 but steadied to close 5.1 per cent down at Euros 1.84.· Crime in Chicago has fallen to a nine-year low, with a 4.9 % drop last year compared with 1999.· Confidence in government has fallen to record lows.· Last year, it fell to a low of 1893. 63 and climbed to a high of 2320. 22.
· Prices hit 20-year lows at the start of this month and producers are reluctant to sell at these levels.· Until the sudden reversal, the Nasdaq had been falling steadily and more than 200 stocks had hit new lows.· Already the euro has regained 8 % against the dollar since it hit a low in October.· It hit its all-time low of 5.5 million tons in 1932.· Confrderate hopes hit a new low.
· The Conference Board's index of consumer confidence also fell, for the third month running, reaching a two-year low.· On the London Metal Exchange, inventories climbed slightly after reaching a low of 525, 625 metric tons in mid-October.· The number of redundancies recorded last year reached a historic low of 250,000.· Crime also reached a national low.· The following year the group plunged into losses and its shares reached a low of 4.5p.
· The dollar had sunk to intraday lows of 1. 4362 marks and 104. 42 yen.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► high-backed/straight-backed/low-backed etc► low-budget/big-budget► be high/low on a list (of something)► low-pitched roof► low man on the totem pole
- Seeing the lowest of the low on a daily basis made you glad your child was normal.
- He respected Ray and his willingness to fight for his ideals, but this was a low blow.
- Trinidad was warned for low blows twice by referee Mitch Halpern.
- They produce trashy TV programs that appeal to the lowest common denominator.
- I was at my lowest ebb after the kidney surgery.
- Basic research on petrochemicals was at a low ebb around 1980.
- He came in when the lads were at a low ebb somewhere on the ocean bed.
- Idei is overhauling a corporate structure Sony introduced in mid-1994 when its fortunes were at a low ebb.
- Interest in religion seemed to be at a low ebb.
- Self-confidence can be at a low ebb if you've just been told to p ... off by an embittered pedestrian.
- We looked high and low for Sandy but couldn't find her.
- He had searched high and low for these.
- Throughout her letters, Clappe was searching high and low for a room of her own.
- You say you have looked high and low for new building sites but let me tell you there are some.
- The infection laid her low for a month.
- Brown seems to be lying low until the controversy passes.
- If you don't want to go back to jail, you'd better lie low for a while.
- Weaver had been lying low at his sister's apartment for the past week.
- Anne thought Nina had found a hiding place and was lying low.
- But he knew something about lying low.
- But Phil will never miss his football, not even if he has to lie low for a couple of months.
- Find a place to lie low.
- For the students it becomes a period of morbid hibernation, lying low and waiting out the years.
- Mr Mitterrand, meanwhile, is lying low.
- Then we lay low for a while.
- Many of the exiles have married, taken jobs, and generally kept a low profile.
- She's keeping a low profile until the scandal is forgotten.
- Western visitors to the region are asked to keep a low profile.
- Apple kept a low profile for the first few days of the conference, making no major announcements or product introductions.
- But since then they have kept a low profile and not made their findings public.
- During the event Clinton will keep a low profile.
- I decided to keep a low profile, after all I was a guest.
- Kendall keeps a low profile, refusing to grant on-the-record interviews with the news media.
- Like every really smart lobbyist, Boggs knows the importance of being subtle and of keeping a low profile.
- There was nothing she could do about it, other than keep a low profile and stay well out of his way.
- With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.
- For example, the first rise in expectations of the lower orders would be for more and better food before manufactured goods.
- For the most part the lower orders depended on selling their labour.
- Gin was, after all, commercially produced and consumed only by the lower orders.
- He shows no urge to rub shoulders with the lower orders but, if anything, a tendency to keep his distance.
- Journalists believed that their message could reach even the lower orders.
- The riots of 1736, too, had crystallized general resentments of the lower orders.
- We must have the freedom to make our mills successful, so that we can offer the lower orders employment.
- When friendships finally became possible for him they were with children of the lower orders.
- Expect him to finish the season on a higher mark.
- Job sharers scored high marks on problem solving, team work and flexibility and demonstrated greater resilience in the face of setbacks.
- Newhome sales were slightly below the high marks of the late 1970s.
- She also gives high marks to manager Dusty Baker.
- The company received fairly high marks in Clark County, where it began managing mental health services in January 1996.
- The formula attains a high mark when a diversity of variables is woven into a unified design.
- This is how to do it - and earn high marks!
- All I can say to that is that I have a higher opinion of your judgement than he has.
- He did not, in any case, have a high opinion of Santayana - an animus which Santayana reciprocated towards Eliot.
- Politicians generally have a low opinion of the press, just as the press generally has a low opinion of lawmakers.
- She does not seem to have a high opinion of married life.
- For example, the first rise in expectations of the lower orders would be for more and better food before manufactured goods.
- For the most part the lower orders depended on selling their labour.
- Gin was, after all, commercially produced and consumed only by the lower orders.
- He shows no urge to rub shoulders with the lower orders but, if anything, a tendency to keep his distance.
- Journalists believed that their message could reach even the lower orders.
- The riots of 1736, too, had crystallized general resentments of the lower orders.
- We must have the freedom to make our mills successful, so that we can offer the lower orders employment.
- When friendships finally became possible for him they were with children of the lower orders.
- Apple kept a low profile for the first few days of the conference, making no major announcements or product introductions.
- But since then they have kept a low profile and not made their findings public.
- During the event Clinton will keep a low profile.
- I decided to keep a low profile, after all I was a guest.
- Kendall keeps a low profile, refusing to grant on-the-record interviews with the news media.
- Like every really smart lobbyist, Boggs knows the importance of being subtle and of keeping a low profile.
- There was nothing she could do about it, other than keep a low profile and stay well out of his way.
- With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.
- A booming hearty from the higher reaches of Personnel fills our glasses and remembers nearly everyone's name.
- A clutch of them have clawed their way to the higher reaches of educational administration.
- But in the higher reaches of the Yorkshire Dales, there is nowhere to hide.
- Councillor Enderby had all the fluency of a life spent in the lower reaches of local government.
- It became a rough bridleway, leading through a series of gates on to the lower reaches of moorland.
- Quality flounder from the lower reaches of Poole harbour.
- She could either turn round, or brazen her way past the pressmen to the lower reaches of the parkland.
- There's many more like them, and not just in the lower reaches of the Football League.
- How could he have sunk so low?
- Because she had never sunk so low, and never would.
- Don't let yourself sink so low again - come and talk to me or to the doctor.
- Few bands sink so low, few soar this high.
- Probably because even she had not expected him to sink so low.
- She had not sunk so low as to join the ranks of that sisterhood!
- Simon's stock is high in the network news business.
- Far from lowering the tone, the changes are set to improve it.
- But it was a misreading to suppose that the vote then marked the high water mark on the issue.
- My father felt I should stay in my marriage come hell or high water.
- The chief drawback to small-scale silage-making is the extra physical work involved in handling the green crop with its high water content.
- They currently pay some of the highest water charges in the country.
- They hugged the shore, Clayt pulling hard on the wheel at unseen shoals, flying over low water.
- They said high water levels in the Sacramento delta, which spills into the San Francisco Bay, were also worrisome.
- Throughout November and December a few big cod can be taken over low water from the end of the sandbar on night tides.
- Why are current city water users subsidizing this madness with higher water rates?
- Penal Policy in a Changing Society stands as the high watermark of what later became known as the treatment model.
WORD FAMILYadjectivelowlowerlowlynounlowverbloweradverblow
1a low price, level, or value OPP highfall to/hit/reach etc a new low (=be worth less than ever before) The euro has fallen to a new low against the dollar. Public confidence in the legal system is at an all-time low (=much lower or worse than ever before).2a very difficult time in someone’s personal or working lifehighs and lows (of something) (=good times and bad times) the highs and lows of an actor’s life3a)the lowest point that the temperature reaches during a particular time OPP high: The overnight low will be 8°C. b)an area of low pressure in the air OPP high: a low moving in over the Pacific4the lowest of the low a)informal someone you think is completely unfair, cruel, immoral etc b)someone from a low social class – often used humorouslylow1 adjectivelow2 adverblow3 nounlow4 verb
lowlow4 verb [intransitive] literary WORD ORIGINlow4
Origin:
Old English hlowanVERB TABLE
low
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | low |
| he, she, it | lows | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | lowed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have lowed |
| he, she, it | has lowed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had lowed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will low |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have lowed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am lowing |
| he, she, it | is lowing | |
| you, we, they | are lowing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was lowing |
| you, we, they | were lowing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been lowing |
| he, she, it | has been lowing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been lowing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be lowing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been lowing |
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COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a top-ranking tennis player Prices seem absurdly low to Western tourists. The price of wheat had reached an all-time low. At high altitudes it is difficult to get enough oxygen. The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note. She would use low cunning (=unpleasant dishonest methods) to win people’s sympathy. He’s suffering from dangerously high blood pressure. I managed to find a seat on the upper deck. Eddie returned to the flight deck (=the part of an aircraft where the pilot sits). Private childcare is still too expensive for the average earner. the upper echelons of government Their clients are drawn from the highest echelons of society. The temperature is expected to remain in the low eighties. This cheese is relatively low in fat. a low-fat diet The usual symptoms are a pink rash with a slight fever. sunny, with temperatures in the mid fifties The temperature was up in the high forties. the higher frequency of diabetes in older people Dolphins produce a high frequency sound. her low-heeled blue shoes the emotional highs and lows of a new romance Oil prices have hit rock-bottom. Smokers had the highest incidence of colds. a high intake of carbohydrates John showed high intelligence from an early age. an animal with two rows of teeth in its lower jaw There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. His bottom lip was swollen. When viewed at high magnification, it is clear that the crystals are quite different. greater levels of magnification Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. a low moan Temperatures were still in the high nineties. Her voice is pitched a little too high. Oil prices have plunged to a new low. a high-powered engine New technology has pushed the cost of health care even higher. He ranked high among the pioneers of 20th century chemical technology. the upper register of the cello the low rumble of traffic in the distance sunny, with temperatures in the mid seventies a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties January’s sales were slightly better than average. a nation with a high standard of living a lawyer of high standing They were talking in low voices, and I couldn’t catch what they were saying. a hot day, with temperatures in the low thirties a large store with a high throughput of goods the low turn-out of 54 percent in the March elections a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box. high-yielding crops
a top-ranking tennis player· a group of low ability pupils· Many of these students are of above average ability.· Children of high ability demand more absorbing tasks.
Prices seem absurdly low to Western tourists. (=at which something can be done)· The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18.
The price of wheat had reached an all-time low. At high altitudes it is difficult to get enough oxygen.· We should be reducing barriers to imports from poor countries.
(=with little electricity in it)· He could see the battery was low on his laptop.
(=lower in alcohol than normal beer)· Have you tried low-alcohol beer?
· There were several high bids for the painting.
· Slowly raise your upper body into a sitting position.
The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note.· It was a project with a low budget.
· That low building is a stable block.
· She's on a low-calorie diet at the moment.
(=contain a lot of/few calories)· Sweets and chocolates are very high in calories.
(=you have to pay a lot/a little)· His charges are too high.
· At this time most of the working class was very poor.
· The cliffs here are the highest in Britain.
· The weather was overcast, with heavy low clouds.
(=about very silly situations etc)· He’s a popular actor who excels at low comedy.
· People should stop using expensive cars with a high petrol consumption.
· If you go later in the year, it will bring down the cost of your holiday.
· the high cost of fuel
(=little credibility)· The organization has had low credibility among teachers.
(=not loud or high)· I heard a long, low cry of despair.
She would use low cunning (=unpleasant dishonest methods) to win people’s sympathy. He’s suffering from dangerously high blood pressure. I managed to find a seat on the upper deck. Eddie returned to the flight deck (=the part of an aircraft where the pilot sits). (=not many people want something)· Recently the demand for new cars has been relatively low.
· A low-calorie diet should solve your weight problem.
· Treatment should be started with a small dose.
(=containing less sugar than ordinary ones)· People are buying more and more diet drinks.
Private childcare is still too expensive for the average earner.· a new government policy which is designed to help people on low earnings
the upper echelons of government Their clients are drawn from the highest echelons of society.· The lower edge of the window frame was starting to rot.
The temperature is expected to remain in the low eighties. (=expecting that someone or something will not be very successful)· Their expectations of success were pretty low.
(=make someone expect less success, money etc)· If you can't afford your dream home, you may have to lower your expectations.
(=look down at the ground)· The servants lowered their eyes as the countess walked past.
This cheese is relatively low in fat. a low-fat diet· Some companies will sell the items for you, for a small fee.
The usual symptoms are a pink rash with a slight fever. sunny, with temperatures in the mid fifties· The figures are worryingly high.
· He’s currently producing his own low-budget film.
The temperature was up in the high forties. the higher frequency of diabetes in older people Dolphins produce a high frequency sound. (=it does not have much fuel left)· The plane was running low on fuel.
(=look down)· Her eyes met his and she immediately dropped her gaze.
(=first or second gear)· You should use a low gear when going up a hill.
· These boys receive low grades because they fail to turn in assignments.
· The upper half of the door contained a stained glass window.
(=look down)· He bowed his head and tried not not to look at her.
her low-heeled blue shoes the emotional highs and lows of a new romance Oil prices have hit rock-bottom. Smokers had the highest incidence of colds.· Rent takes a large chunk of their small income.
· France had achieved low inflation and steady growth.
a high intake of carbohydrates John showed high intelligence from an early age. an animal with two rows of teeth in its lower jaw· The level of violent crime is lower than ten years ago.
There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. (=the highest/lowest amount allowed)· There is no upper limit on the amount you can borrow.· Ensure the temperature in the aquarium does not fall below the lower limit.
There should be more direct discussion between managers and workers lower down the line. His bottom lip was swollen.· a low-interest loan to the country from the International Development Association
When viewed at high magnification, it is clear that the crystals are quite different. greater levels of magnification Fish normally have a high metabolic rate. Exercise can increase your metabolic rate. a low moan· We need to avoid damaging people's morale.
· The pay levels have resulted in low morale within the company.
(=one that cost a lot of money to make, or very little money to make)· He won a role in a big-budget movie.
(=leaving part of the chest uncovered) Her evening gown had a plunging neckline.
Her evening gown had a plunging neckline. Temperatures were still in the high nineties.· the low numbers of women involved in sports coaching
· Nurses often work long hours for relatively low pay.
· Only a small percentage of people suffer from the allergy.
Her voice is pitched a little too high. Oil prices have plunged to a new low. (=be or happen at a particular time in the development of something)· The day of the accident marked a turning point in Kenny’s life.
· She helped me when I was at a low point in my life.
a high-powered engine· With such low prices, there are lots of eager buyers.
· The company recently cut the price of its best-selling car.
· I paid a very reasonable price for my guitar.
(=not very important)· At that time, architecture was a low priority.
· The probability of being struck by lightning is pretty low.
New technology has pushed the cost of health care even higher.· The magazine is printed on low quality paper.
· Her father had been an army officer of fairly high rank.
He ranked high among the pioneers of 20th century chemical technology.· The hospital’s death rate is the lowest in the region.
· Wage rates in the industry are still too low, he says.
· The Halifax Building Society is to cut its mortgage rate by 0.7 percent.
· The rating he gave the restaurant was embarrassingly low.
· The stock market reached a record high on August 21.
· This might explain the low regard in which the president is held.
the upper register of the cello· Our workers get low rents and other advantages.
· The risks of failure are quite low.
(=the upper, lower etc parts)· We sailed down the lower reaches of the river.
the low rumble of traffic in the distance (=put the sails up or down)
· It sounds an interesting job, but the salary is too low.
· Bonuses are not paid to people lower down the salary scale.
(=search everywhere)· We searched high and low for him, but couldn’t find him.
(=not much self-esteem)
sunny, with temperatures in the mid seventies a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties January’s sales were slightly better than average.· It was misty and only the lower slopes of Vesuvius could be seen.
· Even at low speed, an accident could mean serious injury for a child.
(=used when saying that someone is sad)· She was tired and her spirits were low.
· He refused to lower his standards.
· The report says the standard of children’s diet in Britain is poor.
a nation with a high standard of living a lawyer of high standing· People who work as carers have low status in our society.
· In parts of the world, women still have inferior status.
(also enjoy high/low status)· Here, old people are respected and have high social status.
· They walked until the sun was low in the sky.
They were talking in low voices, and I couldn’t catch what they were saying.· There’s no point promising to cut taxes if you can’t afford it.
· Republican voters say they want lower taxes and sensible spending cuts.
· Temperatures were so low most plants could not survive.
· Paracetomol lowers your body temperature.
a hot day, with temperatures in the low thirties· I know that young children have very low boredom threshold.
· the demand to lower the retirement threshold to 60
a large store with a high throughput of goods· The sands are exposed at low tide.
· They sat at the far end of the carriage, talking in hushed tones.
the low turn-out of 54 percent in the March elections a warm day, with temperatures in the low twenties· The area has the lowest unemployment in Europe.
· The low value of the dollar will benefit tourists.
(=not loud)· When he spoke, his voice was soft and gentle.
(=near the bottom of the range of sounds)· She heard the deep voice of her father downstairs.
(=speak more quietly)· He lowered his voice to a whisper.
· There are high numbers of people on low wages.
· When he spoke, it was in a low whisper.
Sanders gave a low whistle when he saw the contents of the box.· As part-time, low-paid workers, many women earned very little.
high-yielding cropsPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► high-backed/straight-backed/low-backed etc► low-budget/big-budget► be high/low on a list (of something)► low-pitched roof► low man on the totem pole
if cattle low, they make a deep sound- He respected Ray and his willingness to fight for his ideals, but this was a low blow.
- Trinidad was warned for low blows twice by referee Mitch Halpern.
- They produce trashy TV programs that appeal to the lowest common denominator.
- I was at my lowest ebb after the kidney surgery.
- Basic research on petrochemicals was at a low ebb around 1980.
- He came in when the lads were at a low ebb somewhere on the ocean bed.
- Idei is overhauling a corporate structure Sony introduced in mid-1994 when its fortunes were at a low ebb.
- Interest in religion seemed to be at a low ebb.
- Self-confidence can be at a low ebb if you've just been told to p ... off by an embittered pedestrian.
- We looked high and low for Sandy but couldn't find her.
- He had searched high and low for these.
- Throughout her letters, Clappe was searching high and low for a room of her own.
- You say you have looked high and low for new building sites but let me tell you there are some.
- The infection laid her low for a month.
- Brown seems to be lying low until the controversy passes.
- If you don't want to go back to jail, you'd better lie low for a while.
- Weaver had been lying low at his sister's apartment for the past week.
- Anne thought Nina had found a hiding place and was lying low.
- But he knew something about lying low.
- But Phil will never miss his football, not even if he has to lie low for a couple of months.
- Find a place to lie low.
- For the students it becomes a period of morbid hibernation, lying low and waiting out the years.
- Mr Mitterrand, meanwhile, is lying low.
- Then we lay low for a while.
- Many of the exiles have married, taken jobs, and generally kept a low profile.
- She's keeping a low profile until the scandal is forgotten.
- Western visitors to the region are asked to keep a low profile.
- Apple kept a low profile for the first few days of the conference, making no major announcements or product introductions.
- But since then they have kept a low profile and not made their findings public.
- During the event Clinton will keep a low profile.
- I decided to keep a low profile, after all I was a guest.
- Kendall keeps a low profile, refusing to grant on-the-record interviews with the news media.
- Like every really smart lobbyist, Boggs knows the importance of being subtle and of keeping a low profile.
- There was nothing she could do about it, other than keep a low profile and stay well out of his way.
- With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.
- For example, the first rise in expectations of the lower orders would be for more and better food before manufactured goods.
- For the most part the lower orders depended on selling their labour.
- Gin was, after all, commercially produced and consumed only by the lower orders.
- He shows no urge to rub shoulders with the lower orders but, if anything, a tendency to keep his distance.
- Journalists believed that their message could reach even the lower orders.
- The riots of 1736, too, had crystallized general resentments of the lower orders.
- We must have the freedom to make our mills successful, so that we can offer the lower orders employment.
- When friendships finally became possible for him they were with children of the lower orders.
- Expect him to finish the season on a higher mark.
- Job sharers scored high marks on problem solving, team work and flexibility and demonstrated greater resilience in the face of setbacks.
- Newhome sales were slightly below the high marks of the late 1970s.
- She also gives high marks to manager Dusty Baker.
- The company received fairly high marks in Clark County, where it began managing mental health services in January 1996.
- The formula attains a high mark when a diversity of variables is woven into a unified design.
- This is how to do it - and earn high marks!
- All I can say to that is that I have a higher opinion of your judgement than he has.
- He did not, in any case, have a high opinion of Santayana - an animus which Santayana reciprocated towards Eliot.
- Politicians generally have a low opinion of the press, just as the press generally has a low opinion of lawmakers.
- She does not seem to have a high opinion of married life.
- For example, the first rise in expectations of the lower orders would be for more and better food before manufactured goods.
- For the most part the lower orders depended on selling their labour.
- Gin was, after all, commercially produced and consumed only by the lower orders.
- He shows no urge to rub shoulders with the lower orders but, if anything, a tendency to keep his distance.
- Journalists believed that their message could reach even the lower orders.
- The riots of 1736, too, had crystallized general resentments of the lower orders.
- We must have the freedom to make our mills successful, so that we can offer the lower orders employment.
- When friendships finally became possible for him they were with children of the lower orders.
- Apple kept a low profile for the first few days of the conference, making no major announcements or product introductions.
- But since then they have kept a low profile and not made their findings public.
- During the event Clinton will keep a low profile.
- I decided to keep a low profile, after all I was a guest.
- Kendall keeps a low profile, refusing to grant on-the-record interviews with the news media.
- Like every really smart lobbyist, Boggs knows the importance of being subtle and of keeping a low profile.
- There was nothing she could do about it, other than keep a low profile and stay well out of his way.
- With police apparently keeping a low profile, the violence intensified during the night.
- A booming hearty from the higher reaches of Personnel fills our glasses and remembers nearly everyone's name.
- A clutch of them have clawed their way to the higher reaches of educational administration.
- But in the higher reaches of the Yorkshire Dales, there is nowhere to hide.
- Councillor Enderby had all the fluency of a life spent in the lower reaches of local government.
- It became a rough bridleway, leading through a series of gates on to the lower reaches of moorland.
- Quality flounder from the lower reaches of Poole harbour.
- She could either turn round, or brazen her way past the pressmen to the lower reaches of the parkland.
- There's many more like them, and not just in the lower reaches of the Football League.
- How could he have sunk so low?
- Because she had never sunk so low, and never would.
- Don't let yourself sink so low again - come and talk to me or to the doctor.
- Few bands sink so low, few soar this high.
- Probably because even she had not expected him to sink so low.
- She had not sunk so low as to join the ranks of that sisterhood!
- Simon's stock is high in the network news business.
- Far from lowering the tone, the changes are set to improve it.
- But it was a misreading to suppose that the vote then marked the high water mark on the issue.
- My father felt I should stay in my marriage come hell or high water.
- The chief drawback to small-scale silage-making is the extra physical work involved in handling the green crop with its high water content.
- They currently pay some of the highest water charges in the country.
- They hugged the shore, Clayt pulling hard on the wheel at unseen shoals, flying over low water.
- They said high water levels in the Sacramento delta, which spills into the San Francisco Bay, were also worrisome.
- Throughout November and December a few big cod can be taken over low water from the end of the sandbar on night tides.
- Why are current city water users subsidizing this madness with higher water rates?
- Penal Policy in a Changing Society stands as the high watermark of what later became known as the treatment model.