slow
//sloʊ//
Adjective
slowCanonical form
slowerComparative
slowestSuperlative
1
Moving or operating at a low speed; not fast or quick.
The train was very slow today.
2
Taking a long time to do something or happen.
The project was slow to finish.
3
Not quick to understand or learn; mentally dull.
He's a bit slow, so you need to explain things carefully.
4
(of a clock or watch) Showing a time earlier than the correct time.
My watch is five minutes slow.
5
Not very busy or active; lacking excitement or liveliness.
Business is slow this week.
Verb
slowInfinitive
slowPresent tense
slowedPast tense
slowedPast participle
slowingPresent participle
slowsThird-person singular
1
To reduce speed or rate of movement; to make or become slower.
The car slowed as it approached the intersection.
Adverb
slowCanonical form
slowerComparative
slowestSuperlative
1
At a slow speed; slowly.
Drive slow in this area.