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slow meaning in Tamil

மெதுவான metuvāṉa

/sləʊ/

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slow in Tamil: மெதுவான (metuvāṉa). In English, slow means 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.

Tamil words for slow

not quick in motion
மெதுவான metuvāṉa

English meaning of slow

  1. adjective 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.
  2. adjective Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
  3. adjective Of reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.
  4. adjective Not hasty; not tending to hurry; acting with deliberation or caution.

Full definition of slow

slow in a sentence

  • a slow train; a slow computer
  • Turkey should always be cooked in a slow oven.
  • It was a slow news day, so the editor asked us to make our articles wordier.

Synonyms of slow

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Questions about slow in Tamil

What is the meaning of slow in Tamil?
Slow in Tamil is மெதுவான (metuvāṉa).
slow என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Slow: மெதுவான (metuvāṉa).
What does slow mean in English?
Slow means 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.

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