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