Meaning of the word slow in English

What does slow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slow

US /sloʊ/

UK /sloʊ/

moving or operating, or designed to do so, at a low speed; not quick or fast

Example:

•

The car was going too slow.

•

He's a very slow reader.

Synonym:

leisurely unhurried gradual

Synonym:

fast quick rapid

not quick to understand or learn; dull-witted

Example:

•

He's a bit slow when it comes to math.

•

Don't be so slow, figure it out!

Synonym:

dull dense obtuse

Synonym:

clever intelligent quick-witted

at a slow pace; slowly

Example:

•

Please drive slow through the residential area.

•

The turtle moved slow across the road.

Synonym:

leisurely unhurriedly gradually

Synonym:

fast quickly rapidly

reduce the speed of or cause to operate at a slower rate

Example:

•

You need to slow down when approaching the curve.

•

The heavy traffic began to slow our progress.

Synonym:

decelerate retard hold back

Synonym:

accelerate speed up quicken

Learn This Word at Lingoland