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slow
01
moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
slowest
Comparative
slower
gradable
Examples
He had a slow computer that took a long time to start up.
02
not fast at learning or understanding things
Examples
Her brother teased her for being slow, but she remained determined to improve her skills.
03
(of a clock or timepiece) showing a time earlier than the correct time
Examples
My watch is slow by ten minutes.
Examples
The market has been slow this quarter, with few buyers showing interest in new listings.
to slow
01
to decrease one's speed
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
movement verb
regular
present tense
slow
3rd person singular
slows
present participle
slowing
past simple
slowed
past participle
slowed
Examples
The truck driver decided to slow as they approached the construction zone to ensure the safety of the workers.
02
to decrease the speed of something
Transitive: to slow sth
Examples
The driver slowed the car as they approached the intersection.
03
to slacken or reduce the intensity or pace of something
Transitive: to slow sth
Examples
The conductor instructed the orchestra to slow their tempo, allowing for a more nuanced performance.
Lexical Tree
slowly
slowness
slow
