Slow Definition
slō
slowed, slower, slowest, slowing, slows
adjective
slower, slowest
Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed.
A slow train; slow walkers.
American Heritage
Not quick or clever in understanding; dull; obtuse.
Webster's New World
Marked by a retarded tempo.
A slow waltz.
American Heritage
Taking a longer time than is expected or usual to act, move, go, happen, etc.
Webster's New World
Not hasty, quick, ready, or prompt.
A slow retort, slow to anger.
Webster's New World
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adverb
So as to fall behind the correct time or rate.
The watch runs slow.
American Heritage
In a slow manner or at a slow speed; slowly.
Webster's New World
verb
slowed, slowing, slows
To make slow or slower.
Webster's New World
To retard; delay.
Webster's New World
To go or become slow or slower.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Slow
Old English slāw. Cognate with Swedish slö.
From Wiktionary
Middle English from Old English slāw
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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