slow
🇺🇸
/sləʊ/
🇬🇧
/sləʊ/
adjective
A1
Moving or happening at a lesser speed or pace.
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth.
A1
Not moving fast; at a reduced speed.
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one.
A2
Taking time to act or respond.
His poetry was slow in achieving recognition.
R
Not quick to learn or understand.
He's the slowest in the class.
R
Not busy; with little activity.
Sales are slow.
R
Showing a time earlier than the correct time.
My watch is five minutes slow.
R
Not very sensitive to light.
verb
R
To reduce the speed of something or to become less active.
The car slowed down as it approached the junction.
adverb
R
In a slow manner.
Drive slow!
translation
Moving or happening at a lesser speed or pace.; Not moving fast; at a reduced speed.; Taking time to act or respond.; Not quick to learn or understand.; Not busy; with little activity.; Showing a time earlier than the correct time.; Not very sensitive to light.
To reduce the speed of something or to become less active.
In a slow manner.
Word Forms
3rd Present
slows
Past
slowed
Perfect
slowed
Progressive
slowing
Comparative
slower
Superlative
slowest