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Hyphenation for “low”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “low”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "low" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “low” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „low“ ⟶ „low“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "low"

low >> ləʊ

Definition: [adjective] of less than average height from top to bottom or to the top from the ground.
Example: the school is a long, low building

Synonyms of "low"

short | small | little | squat | stubby | stunted | truncated | dwarfish | knee-high | shallow |

Definition: [adjective] below average in amount, extent, or intensity.
Example: bringing up children on a low income

Synonyms of "low"

cheap | inexpensive | low-priced | low-cost | economical | moderate | reasonable | modest | bargain | cut-price | bargain-basement | rock-bottom | unambitious | unaspiring |

Definition: [adjective] ranking below other people or things in importance or class.
Example: jobs with low status

Synonyms of "low"

humble | lowly | low-born | low-bred | low-ranking | plebeian | proletarian | peasant | poor | common | ordinary | simple | plain | unpretentious | inferior | subordinate |

Definition: [adjective] (of a sound or voice) not loud or high.
Example: keep the volume very low

Synonyms of "low"

quiet | soft | faint | muted | subdued | muffled | hushed | whispered | stifled | murmured | gentle | dulcet | indistinct | inaudible | quietened | quieted | bass | low-pitched | deep | deep-toned | low-toned | full-toned | resonant | rich | rumbling | booming | resounding | sonorous |

Definition: [adjective] depressed or lacking in energy.
Example: I was feeling low

Synonyms of "low"

depressed | dejected | despondent | downhearted | downcast | low-spirited | down | sorrowful | gloomy | glum | unhappy | sad | melancholy | blue | fed up | morose | moody | miserable | dismal | heavy-hearted | mournful | forlorn | woebegone | disheartened | discouraged | crestfallen | dispirited | without energy | enervated | flat | sapped | weary | ill | unwell | poorly | out of sorts | down in the mouth | down in the dumps | brassed off | cheesed off |

Definition: [noun] a low point, level, or figure.
Example: his popularity ratings are at an all-time low

Synonyms of "low"

nadir | low point | lowest point | all-time low | lowest level | low-water mark | bottom | rock bottom |

Definition: [noun] a difficult time in a person's life.
Example: the highs and lows of an actor's life

Synonyms of "low"

Definition: [adverb] in or into a low position or state.
Example: she pressed on, bent low to protect her face

Synonyms of "low"

Definition: [adverb] in a low voice or at a low pitch.
Example: we were talking low so we wouldn't wake Dean

Synonyms of "low"