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SLOW

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Slow.

How to pronounce slow:

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Slow - as an adjective

Not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

Example: "A slow walker"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fast7

At a slow tempo

Example: "The band played a slow waltz"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fast7

(used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

Example: "The clock is slow"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fast7

Slow - as an adverb

Without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

Example: "He spoke slowly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
easy7slowly12tardily11

Showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

Example: "The clock is almost an hour slow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
behind12

Slow - as an adjective satellite

Slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Example: "So dense he never understands anything i say to him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dense6dim6dull5dumb9obtuse8

So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

Example: "A boring evening with uninteresting people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boring9deadening12dull5ho-humirksome13tedious8tiresome10wearisome14

(of business) not active or brisk

Example: "Business is dull (or slow)"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dull5sluggish13

Slow - as a verb

Lose velocity; move more slowly

Example: "The car decelerated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decelerate13slow downslow up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become slow or slower

Example: "Production slowed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slack11slacken13slow downslow up

Cause to proceed more slowly

Example: "The illness slowed him down"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slow downslow up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decelerate13slow7slow downslow up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slow - as a noun

Someone who is slow; a sluggard.

A slow song.

Example Sentences

"He walked at a slow pace."
"The slow train caused delays."
"She spoke in a slow and deliberate manner."
"The slow cooker made the meal tender."
"They had a slow start to the race."
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Word Game Points

Is SLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SLOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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