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Slow

Adjective

Definitions

1.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; Turkey should always be cooked in a slow oven."
2.AdjectiveNot happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
3.AdjectiveOf reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.
4.AdjectiveNot hasty; not tending to hurry; acting with deliberation or caution.
5.AdjectiveBehind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time.
"That clock is slow."
6.AdjectiveLacking spirit; deficient in liveliness or briskness.
7.AdjectiveNot busy; lacking activity.
"It was a slow news day, so the editor asked us to make our articles wordier.; I'm just sitting here with a desk of cards, enjoying a slow afternoon."
8.VerbTo make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.
"slow the process"
9.VerbTo keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.
"slow the traffic"
10.VerbTo become slow; to slacken in speed; to decelerate.
11.NounSomeone who is slow; a sluggard.
12.NounA slow song.
13.AdverbSlowly.
"That clock is running slow.; I want to dance with you nice and slow."
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