SLOW
/sləʊ/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8
Definition
- adverb without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly').
— synonyms: slowly, easy, tardily
- adverb of timepieces.
— synonyms: behind
- verb lose velocity.
— synonyms: decelerate, slow_down, slow_up, retard
- verb become slow or slower.
— synonyms: slow_down, slow_up, slack, slacken
- verb cause to proceed more slowly.
— synonyms: slow_down, slow_up
- adjective not moving quickly.
- adjective at a slow tempo.
- adjective slow to learn or understand.
— synonyms: dense, dim, dull, dumb, obtuse
- adjective (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time.
- adjective so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.
— synonyms: boring, deadening, dull, ho-hum, irksome, tedious, tiresome, wearisome
- adjective (of business) not active or brisk.
— synonyms: dull, sluggish
Examples
- “a slow train; a slow computer”
- “That clock is slow.”
- “I'm just sitting here with a desk of cards, enjoying a slow afternoon.”
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