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Meaning Of Slow

  1. imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.
  2. superl.
    Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow stream; a slow motion.
  3. superl.
    Not happening in a short time; gradual; late.
  4. superl.
    Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as, slow of speech, and slow of tongue.
  5. superl.
    Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation; tardy; inactive.
  6. superl.
    Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow.
  7. superl.
    Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth of arts and sciences.
  8. superl.
    Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome; dull.
  9. adv.
    Slowly.
  10. v. t.
    To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer.
  11. v. i.
    To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up before crossing the bridge.
  12. n.
    A moth.



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