Uk English Meaning of slow

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Definitions and Meaning of slow in English

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slow (v)

lose velocity; move more slowly

become slow or slower

cause to proceed more slowly

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slow (a)

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

at a slow tempo

(used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

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slow (s)

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

(of business) not active or brisk

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slow (r)

without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

of timepieces

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slow ()

imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.

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slow (superl.)

Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow stream; a slow motion.

Not happening in a short time; gradual; late.

Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as, slow of speech, and slow of tongue.

Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation; tardy; inactive.

Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow.

Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth of arts and sciences.

Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome; dull.

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slow (adv.)

Slowly.

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slow (v. t.)

To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer.

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slow (v. i.)

To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up before crossing the bridge.

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slow (n.)

A moth.

FAQs About the word slow

slow

lose velocity; move more slowly, become slow or slower, cause to proceed more slowly, not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time, at a slow tempo, slo

leisurely,Crawling,creeping,dawdling,slow to act,dragging,laggard,lagging,languid,slow

Breathless,brisk,dizzy,fast,Hasty,lightning,meteoric,quick,fast,running

slovenry => untidiness, slovenness => sloppiness, slovenly woman => Slobby woman, slovenly person => slob, slovenly => slob,