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slower

UK/ˈsləʊə//ˈsloʊɚ/

slower is the comparative form of slow.

Meaning of slow

Adjective

slow (comparative slower, superlative slowest)

  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.
    • a slow train; a slow computer
    Synonyms:
    deliberate
  2. Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
    • Theſe changes in the Heav’ns, though ſlow, produc’d / Like change on Sea and Land, ſideral blaſt, / Vapour, and Miſt, and Exhalation hot, / Corrupt and Peſtilent: […]1667, John Milton, “Book IX”, in Paradise Lost. […], London: […] [Samuel Simmons], and are to be sold by Peter Parker […]; [a]nd by Robert Boulter […]; [a]nd Matthias Walker, […], →OCLC, signature...
    Synonyms:
    gradual
  3. (derogatory, informal) Of reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.
    • Experienced classroom teachers are well acquainted with the attention-seeker, the shy girl, the aggressive boy, the poor concentrator, the slow student,[…]1960, Dissertation Abstracts, volume 20, page 4007
    Synonyms:
    dull-witted
  4. Not hasty; not tending to hurry; acting with deliberation or caution.
    • He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Proverbs xiv:29
  5. Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time.
    • That clock is slow.
    Synonyms:
    behind
  6. Lacking spirit; deficient in liveliness or briskness.
    Synonyms:
    boring

See all 13 meanings of slow

Noun

slower (plural slowers)

  1. That which slows.

Forms of slower

pluralslowers

Origin of slower

From slow + -er.

Words formed from slower

Phrases with slower

Words that rhyme with slower

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Questions about slower

What does slower mean?
Slower means that which slows.
What is slower the comparative form of?
Slower is the comparative form of slow.
What part of speech is slower?
Slower is a noun.
How do you pronounce slower?
Slower is pronounced /ˈsləʊə/ (UK).
What is the plural of slower?
The plural of slower is slowers.

Words near slower in the dictionary

  1. slowed up
  2. slowen
  3. slowened
  4. slowening
  5. slowens
  6. slower
  7. slower than molasses
  8. slower than molasses in January
  9. slower-acting
  10. slower-ball
  11. slower-footed

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