slower
Pronunciation: [sloʊər]
Word
Context: “speed”
(adjective) when something moves or happens at a lower speed than something else. If you're walking slower than your friend, you are not moving as quickly as they are.
Example
He runs slower than his brother, but he enjoys it more.
Example
The car is slower than the bus, so it takes longer to reach the destination.
Example
Why do you think she is moving slower today?
Context: “speed”
(comparative adverb) used to compare the speed of two actions. If you do something slower than someone else, it means you take more time to do it.
Example
She completed the puzzle slower than her friend, which made it more challenging for her.
Example
He doesn’t want to speak slower than normal; he thinks it would bore his audience.
Example
Can you explain it slower so I can understand better?
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