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- DictionarySlow/slō/
adjective
- 1. moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast: "a time when diesel cars were slow and noisy"
- 2. (of a clock or watch) showing a time earlier than the correct time: "the clock was five minutes slow"
adverb
- 1. at a slow pace; slowly: "the train went slower and slower"
verb
- 1. reduce one's speed or the speed of a vehicle or process: "the train slowed to a halt"
As a verb, slow means "to reduce speed or intensity." Definitions of slow. adjective. not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time. “a slow walker”. “the slow lane of traffic”. “her steps were slow ”. “he was slow in reacting to the news”. “ slow but steady growth”.
4 days ago · 1. adjective. Something that is slow moves, happens, or is done without much speed. The traffic is heavy and slow. Electric whisks should be used on a slow speed. ...slow, regular breathing. slowly adverb [ADVERB with verb] He spoke slowly and deliberately. Christian backed slowly away. slowness uncountable noun.
A1. moving, happening, or doing something without much speed: I'm making slow progress with the painting. He's a very slow reader. Fewer examples. His movements were slow and awkward. His speech was very slow and difficult to understand. Progress has been painfully slow. The symphony opens with a slow movement.
Definition of slow adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed: a slow train; slow walkers. b. Marked by a retarded tempo: a slow waltz. 2. a. Taking or requiring a long time: the slow job of making bread. b. Taking more time than is usual: a slow worker; slow progress in the peace negotiations. 3.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English slow1 /sləʊ $ sloʊ/ S2 W2 adjective (comparative slower, superlative slowest) 1 not quick not moving, being done, or happening quickly OPP quick, fast → slowly The car was travelling at a very slow speed. a slow walker The economy faces a year of slower growth.
Britannica Dictionary definition of SLOW. [also more slow; most slow] 1. a : not moving quickly : not able to move quickly. a slow, old dog. a slow runner/pace/speed. b : not happening quickly : taking more time than is expected or wanted. a slow growth/increase/process. Bureaucracy is always slow. c : not operating quickly. a slow computer.
