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1. slow
adjective. [‘ˈsloʊ’] not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time.
Antonyms
- sudden
- fast
- hurried
- good-natured
- busy
- movableness
- looseness
Synonyms
- speed
- laggard
- pokey
- drawn-out
- slow-moving
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. slow-moving
adjective. moving slowly.
Antonyms
- fast
- sudden
Synonyms
- slow
3. slow
verb. [‘ˈsloʊ’] lose velocity; move more slowly.
Antonyms
- rush
- increase
- accelerate
- classification
- inflation
- expansion
- addition
Synonyms
- detain
- diminish
- slow down
- slow up
- retard
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. slow
adjective. [‘ˈsloʊ’] at a slow tempo.
Antonyms
- fast
- movability
- steep
- horizontal
- vertical
- free
- inflate
Synonyms
- adagio
- lentissimo
- largo
- moderato
- larghetto
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. slow
adverb. [‘ˈsloʊ’] without speed (slow' is sometimes used informally forslowly’).
Antonyms
- quickly
- maximise
- maximize
- escalate
Synonyms
- tardily
- easy
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. slow
verb. [‘ˈsloʊ’] become slow or slower.
Antonyms
- strengthen
- maximization
- waxing
- widening
- increment
- ascend
Synonyms
- slack
- slow down
- slow up
- slacken
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. slow
adjective. [‘ˈsloʊ’] slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity.
Antonyms
- smart
- acceleration
- decelerate
- cosmopolitan
- short
- impatient
- light
Synonyms
- obtuse
- dense
- stupid
- dumb
- dim
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. slow
verb. [‘ˈsloʊ’] cause to proceed more slowly.
Antonyms
- accelerate
- float
- rise
- gain
- be born
- ascent
- vernal equinox
Synonyms
- constipate
- slow down
- bog
- slow up
- retard
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. slow
adverb. [‘ˈsloʊ’] of timepieces.
Antonyms
- strengthening
- appreciation
Synonyms
- behind
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. slow
adjective. [‘ˈsloʊ’] (of business) not active or brisk.
Antonyms
- active
- stay in place
- linger
- deceleration
Synonyms
- dull
- sluggish
Etymology
- slow (English)
- slaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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How is the word slow distinct from other similar verbs?
Some common synonyms of slow are delay, detain, retard, and slacken. While all these words mean «to cause to be late or behind in movement or progress,» slow and slacken also imply a reduction of speed, slow often suggesting deliberate intention.
medication slowed the patient’s heart rate
In what contexts can delay take the place of slow?
In some situations, the words delay and slow are roughly equivalent. However, delay implies a holding back, usually by interference, from completion or arrival.
bad weather delayed our arrival
When would detain be a good substitute for slow?
The meanings of detain and slow largely overlap; however, detain implies a holding back beyond a reasonable or appointed time.
unexpected business had detained her
Where would retard be a reasonable alternative to slow?
While in some cases nearly identical to slow, retard suggests reduction of speed without actual stopping.
language barriers retarded their progress
When can slacken be used instead of slow?
The synonyms slacken and slow are sometimes interchangeable, but slacken suggests an easing up or relaxing of power or effort.
on hot days runners slacken their pace