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Slow

/sləʊ/

Slow is an adjective, verb and adverb with 5 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
    “a slow train;  a slow computer”
  2. (of a period of time) Not busy; lacking activity.
    “I'm just sitting here with a desk of cards, enjoying a slow afternoon.”
verb
  1. To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.
  2. To keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms careful deliberate prudent boring dilatory dull
Antonyms hasty precipitate prompt accurate fast brisk

Origin

From Old English slaw.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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