Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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low | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
modest | No | Yes | No | No |
low (noun) | modest (noun) |
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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 (adjective) | modest (adjective) |
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being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension | not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance |
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount | marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself |
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency | humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness |
of the most contemptible kind | low or inferior in station or quality |
filled with melancholy and despondency | relatively moderate, limited, or small |
subdued or brought low in condition or status | not large but sufficient in size or amount |
low or inferior in station or quality | free from pomp or affectation |
no longer sufficient | |
very low in volume | |
unrefined in character |
low (verb) | modest (verb) |
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make a low noise, characteristic of bovines |
low (adverb) | modest (adverb) |
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in a low position; near the ground |