low vs first

low and first both are nouns.

low and first both are adjectives.

low is a verb but first is not a verb.

low and first both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
low	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
first	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As nouns, low and first are synonyms defined as:

low and first: the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

Other synonyms of low include first gear, low gear.

low (noun)	first (noun)
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving	the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
a low level or position or degree	the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation	an honours degree of the highest class
	the first element in a countable series
	the first or highest in an ordering or series
	the time at which something is supposed to begin

low (adjective)	first (adjective)
being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension	preceding all others in time or space or degree
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount	highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency	ranking above all others
of the most contemptible kind	serving to begin
filled with melancholy and despondency	serving to set in motion
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 (verb)	first (verb)
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

low (adverb)	first (adverb)
in a low position; near the ground	before anything else
	prominently forward
	the initial time
	before another in time, space, or importance

Difference between low and first

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