Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Slow Down.
Slow Down - as a verb
Lose velocity; move more slowly
Example: "The car decelerated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decelerate13slow7slow upHypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become slow or slower
Example: "Production slowed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slack11slacken13slow7slow upCause to proceed more slowly
Example: "The illness slowed him down"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slow7slow upHypernyms (Closely Related)
decelerate13slow7slow downslow upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reduce the speed of
Example: "He slowed down the car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decelerate13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
Example: "He relaxed in the hot tub"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decompress17loosen uprelax12unbend9unwind10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"You need to slow down while driving in a residential area."
"I'm feeling overwhelmed. I should slow down and take a break."
"The doctor advised him to slow down and reduce his work hours."
"You speak too fast. Can you slow down a bit?"
"The teacher asked the students to slow down and read the instructions carefully."
