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slow

Pronunciation: [/sləʊ/]

Word

slow: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use slow in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “speed”

(adjective) when something is not moving fast. It's the opposite of fast. If you're walking very slowly, you are taking your time and not moving quickly.

Example

The turtle moved slowly across the road.

Example

The train moved quickly, not slowly.

Example

Why is the snail moving so slowly?

Context: “action”

(adverb) doing something at a low speed. It describes doing things without much speed or energy, taking your time to do something.

Example

She worked slowly and carefully on the puzzle.

Example

He ran quickly and didn't stop or move slowly.

Example

How should we read these instructions: quickly or slowly?

Context: “action”

(verb) to reduce the speed of something or someone. It's the action of making something move at a slower pace than it was before.

Example

The music slowed down, and everyone started dancing to the slower beat.

Example

Don't slow down now; we're almost at the finish line!

Example

Can you slow down a bit so I can catch up?

How to pronounce slow

Pronunciation: [/sləʊ/]

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