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lows

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/loʊz/

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/ləʊz/

(low)

short height

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNoun
lowlowslownesseslowslowedlowedlowinglowerlowestlowness
Etymology
Etymology Information

'low' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hlōwan', where 'hlōw-' meant 'to make a sound'.

Historical Evolution

'hlōwan' transformed into the Middle English word 'lowen', and eventually became the modern English word 'low'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make a sound', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to moo'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the plural form of 'low', referring to the lowest points or levels.

The stock market experienced several lows this year.

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Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'low', meaning to make a deep sound like a cow.

The cattle lowed softly in the field.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41