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Meaning Of Slow
imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.
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.
superl.
Not happening in a short time; gradual; late.
superl.
Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as, slow of speech, and slow of tongue.
superl.
Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation; tardy; inactive.
superl.
Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow.
superl.
Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth of arts and sciences.
superl.
Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome; dull.
adv.
Slowly.
v. t.
To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer.
v. i.
To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up before crossing the bridge.
n.
A moth.
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