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slow down

British pronunciation/slˈəʊ dˈaʊn/
American pronunciation/slˈoʊ dˈaʊn/
to slow down
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
[phrase form: slow]
1

to become slower

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to slow down definition and meaning
2

(of a person) to start taking things less seriously and try to enjoy life a bit more

antonyms : tense
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3

lose velocity; move more slowly

antonyms : accelerate
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4

cause to proceed more slowly

synonyms : slow
slow up
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5

reduce the speed of

synonyms : decelerate
antonyms : accelerate
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Examples
1. She had to slow down because she was getting out of breath.
2. The car took the speed bump without slowing down.
3. The car approached a sharp bend in the road and slowed down.
4. I wish time could slow down during the weekends.
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Nearby words

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  • slug
  • slugger
  • slum
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