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slow

/sləʊ/
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Slow is an adjective used to describe something that happens or moves at a very low speed or pace. It can also mean taking a long time to do something or to make a decision.

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"slow" as noun

1 - Someone who is slow; a sluggard.

2 - A slow song.

"slow" as verb

1 - To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

2 - To keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.

3 - To become slow; to slacken in speed; to decelerate.

"slow" as adjective

1 - Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.

2 - Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.

3 - Of reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.

"slow" as adverb

1 - Slowly.

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Synonyms
1 - sluggish
2 - lethargic
3 - unhurried
4 - deliberate
5 - methodical
6 - deliberate
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Antonyms
1 - fast
2 - quick
3 - rapid
4 - swift
5 - speedy
6 - hasty
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