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slow

/slˈə‍ʊ/

/ˈsɫoʊ/

[adjective] [verb] [adverb]

slow

1

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

antonyms : fast

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2

not fast at learning things; not easily understanding things

synonyms : dense

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3

at a slow tempo

antonyms : fast

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4

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

antonyms : fast

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5

(of business) not active or brisk

synonyms : dull

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6

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

synonyms : boring

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to slow

MAIN VERB

1

to decrease one's speed

synonyms : decelerate

antonyms : accelerate

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2

to decrease the speed of something

synonyms : slow down

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3

become slow or slower

synonyms : slack

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slow

1

at a speed that is not fast

synonyms : easy

antonyms : quickly

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2

of timepieces

synonyms : behind

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Examples

1. The slow train arrived at the station behind schedule.

2. The slow healing process of the wound required regular care.

3. The slow elevator took a long time to reach the desired floor.

4. The hiking group left the slower climbers in the dust as they pushed towards the summit.

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Nearby words

slovak republic

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