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lowest

The kitten jumped to catch the lowest branch on the tree.

Definition

  1. Adjective (Superlative form of 'low'):

    • Having the smallest value, degree, or position in a ranking or scale: Refers to being at the bottom of a hierarchy, order, or measurement.
    • Of the least importance, rank, or status: Describes something that is considered the least significant or prestigious.

  2. Adverb (Superlative form of 'low'):

    • In or to the smallest degree or amount: Indicates the minimum extent or level.
    • In the most inferior position or at the bottom: Refers to physical placement that is closest to the ground or base.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • He received the lowest score in the class.
    • This is the lowest price we can offer.
    • She started in the lowest position in the company and worked her way up.

  • Adverb:

    • The fruit hung lowest on the tree, easy for the children to reach.
    • The temperature sank lowest just before dawn.
    • Of all the shelves, this one is placed lowest.
Advanced Usage
  • "at (the) lowest": Used to indicate the minimum possible point, especially in financial or quantitative contexts.
    • We can buy the shares at their lowest in five years.
  • "lowest common denominator": A mathematical term (least common multiple of denominators) often used figuratively to describe something designed to appeal to the broadest, least sophisticated audience.
    • The television show was criticized for appealing to the lowest common denominator.
Variants and Related Words
  • Low (adjective/adverb): The base form. (e.g., , )
  • Lower (adjective/adverb): The comparative form. (e.g., , )
  • Lowliness (noun): The state of being low in status or rank.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Bottom, minimum, slightest, last, least, smallest.
  • Adverb: Least, most inferiorly.
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Highest, top, maximum, greatest.
  • Adverb: Highest, most superiorly.
Related Phrases
  • Hit rock bottom / Reach its lowest point: To decline to the worst possible state.
    • After the scandal, the company's reputation hit rock bottom.
  • The lowest of the low: An idiom describing someone or something considered the most despicable or of the very worst kind.
    • Stealing from charity is the lowest of the low.
lowest

The kitten jumped to catch the lowest branch on the tree.

Adjective
  1. lowest in rank or importance
    • last prize
    • in last place
Adverb
  1. in the lowest position; nearest the ground
    • the branch with the big peaches on it hung lowest

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