low-down vs low

low vs low-down

low-down and low both are nouns.

low-down and low both are adjectives.

low-down is not a verb while low is a verb.

low-down is not an adverb while low is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
low-down	Yes	Yes	No	No
low	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, low-down and low are synonyms defined as:

low-down and low: of the most contemptible kind

Other synonyms of low-down include abject, miserable, scummy, scurvy.

low-down (noun)	low (noun)
slang terms for inside information	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

low-down (adjective)	low (adjective)
of the most contemptible kind	being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
(of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues	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

low-down (verb)	low (verb)
	make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

low-down (adverb)	low (adverb)
	in a low position; near the ground

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