slow Synonyms

slow Meaning

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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.

slow Sentence Examples

  1. The snail crawled at a painstakingly slow pace.
  2. The internet connection was so slow that it took minutes to load a single webpage.
  3. The traffic jam moved at a glacial pace, inching forward at a snail's pace.
  4. The elderly couple walked slowly, hand in hand, savoring each step.
  5. The music was played at a slow tempo, creating a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere.
  6. The recovery process was slow and arduous, requiring months of rehabilitation.
  7. The wind blew slowly, gently rustling the leaves on the trees.
  8. The movie played in slow motion, capturing every intricate detail of the action.
  9. The river meandered slowly through the lush valley, its waters reflecting the golden sunlight.
  10. The train chugged along slowly, its rhythmic motion lulling passengers to sleep.

FAQs About the word 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, poking, creeping, dillydallying, lagging, crawling, dilatory,sluggish, tardy, slowing

speeding, brisk, fast, hasty, rushing, hasty, fast, dizzy, lightning, quick

The snail crawled at a painstakingly slow pace.

The internet connection was so slow that it took minutes to load a single webpage.

The traffic jam moved at a glacial pace, inching forward at a snail's pace.

The elderly couple walked slowly, hand in hand, savoring each step.