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Slow

noun
/sləʊ/
Word Frequency: 39.7

Definitions

1.nounSomeone who is slow; a sluggard.
2.nounA slow song.
3.verbTo make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.
4.verbTo keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.
5.verbTo become slow; to slacken in speed; to decelerate.
6.adjectiveTaking 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"
7.adjectiveNot happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
8.adjectiveOf reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.
9.adjectiveNot hasty; not tending to hurry; acting with deliberation or caution.
10.adjective(of a clock or the like) Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time.
"That clock is slow."
11.adjectiveLacking spirit; deficient in liveliness or briskness.
12.adjective(of a period of time) Not busy; lacking activity.
"I'm just sitting here with a desk of cards, enjoying a slow afternoon."
13.adverbSlowly.
"That clock is running slow."

Synonyms

decelerateslackendelayhinderretardcarefuldeliberateprudentboringdilatorydullinactive

Antonyms

hastyprecipitatepromptaccuratefastbrisklivelyhecticabruptsuddenkeenquick

Rhymes With

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglow
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