Slow: meaning, definitions and examples

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slow

 

[ slษ™สŠ ]

Adjective / Adverb / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

movement

Moving or operating at a low speed.

Synonyms

leisurely, sluggish, unhurried

Examples of usage

  • He was driving too slow on the highway.
  • She walked at a slow pace.
Context #2 | Adverb

speed

At a low speed.

Synonyms

gradually, leisurely, slowly

Examples of usage

  • He spoke slow so the audience could understand.
Context #3 | Verb

make progress

To reduce one's speed or the speed of a vehicle or process.

Synonyms

brake, decelerate, reduce speed

Examples of usage

  • Please slow down, the road is slippery.

Translations

Translations of the word "slow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ€เคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช langsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ใ„ (ใŠใใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๋ฆฐ (๋Š๋ฆฌ๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ข (mร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lento

Etymology

The word 'slow' has Old English origins and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'slawaz'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the opposite of fast or quick. Over time, 'slow' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to speed, movement, and progress.

See also: slowly, slowness, slowpoke.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,759, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.