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lows

lows is the plural of low.

lows is the third-person singular simple present indicative of low.

Meaning of low

Noun

low (plural lows)

  1. A low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).
    • You have achieved a new low in behavior, Frank.
    1. The minimum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.
      • Today's low was 32 °F.
  2. A period of depression; a depressed mood or situation.
    • He is in a low right now. the highs and lows of bipolar disorder
  3. (informal) An area of low pressure; a depression.
    • A deep low is centred over the British Isles.
  4. The lowest-speed gearing of a power-transmission system, especially of an automotive vehicle.
    • Shift out of low before the car gets to eight miles per hour.
  5. The lowest trump, usually the deuce; the lowest trump dealt or drawn.

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Proper noun capitalized: Lows

Lows

  1. (plural) plural of Low

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Questions about lows

What is lows the plural of?
Lows is the plural of low.
What part of speech is lows?
Lows is a proper noun.

Words near lows in the dictionary

  1. lowroad
  2. lowroads
  3. lowry
  4. Lowry process
  5. Lowry-MacLean syndrome
  6. lows
  7. lowset
  8. Lowshan
  9. lowside
  10. Lowside Quarter
  11. lowsides

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