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The shelf was low enough to reach.
What does Low mean?
Low means not high or not much.
Dictionary definition
Not high, not much, or near the ground or bottom.
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The lake was low after many dry days.
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What does low mean?
Low means not high or not much.
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WordLow.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningLow means not high or not much.
ExampleExample: The shelf was low enough to reach.
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Low means not high or not much.
Common mix-up
Low is not the same as high. Low means low means not high or not much.
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Read this model sentence: The lake was low after many dry days. Clue words: lake, many, dry. Underline clue words that show why low fits instead of high. Now write one new sentence that shows low without using the word low. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show low?
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