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downcast vs low

low vs downcast

downcast and low both are nouns.

downcast and low both are adjectives.

downcast is not a verb while low is a verb.

downcast is not an adverb while low is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
downcast Yes Yes No No
low Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, downcast and low are synonyms defined as:
  • downcast and low: filled with melancholy and despondency
Other synonyms of downcast include blue, depressed, dispirited, down, down in the mouth, downhearted, gloomy, grim, low-spirited.
downcast (noun) low (noun)
a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
a low level or position or degree
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
downcast (adjective) low (adjective)
filled with melancholy and despondency being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
directed downward less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
of the most contemptible kind
filled with melancholy and despondency
subdued or brought low in condition or status
low or inferior in station or quality
no longer sufficient
very low in volume
unrefined in character
downcast (verb) low (verb)
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
downcast (adverb) low (adverb)
in a low position; near the ground
Difference between downcast and low

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