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n. - A small degree of any quality (amount or force or temperature etc.); A feeling of sad spirits; A position of inferior status.

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  • He took advantage of the lowness of interest rates
  • He was suddenly aware of the lowness of the ceiling
  • He felt responsible for her lowness of spirits
  • Adverb : The raiders crouched low in the bushes. ,The plane flew low. ,Some live low while others live high. She swore she would bring him low. ,The...
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