Low-lying areas are prone to flooding.
Synonyms and exampleslowThe garden was surrounded by a low hedge.
shortHe's much shorter than I thought.
shallowStay in the shallow end of the pool, please.
squatI wish they'd tear down that squat block of flats.
Antonym and examplehighThe palace is surrounded by a high wall.
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guttural
throaty
husky
gravelly
gruff
sonorous
bass
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When somethinghas a small distance from the bottom to the top, or its top is not far off the ground, you say it is low. A sound that is low isnear the bottom of a range of sounds.