Cool MateMeaning of Slow
In simple words: Not fast; takes time to do something.
Slow in a sentence
- The turtle is moving very slow across the road.
- He is a slow reader, but he understands the material well.
- Please drive slow in the school zone.
- Her response was slow, which made me worry.
- The computer is running slow today.
How to use Slow
Used to describe speed. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in very technical discussions about speed measurements.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a turtle — they move slowly.
Related words
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Slow in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بطيء
ليس سريعًا؛ يستغرق وقتًا لفعل شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধীর
দ্রুত নয়; কিছু করতে সময় লাগে।
- GermanDeutsch
Langsam
Nicht schnell; braucht Zeit, um etwas zu tun.
- SpanishEspañol
Lento
No rápido; toma tiempo hacer algo.
- Persianفارسی
آهسته, کند
سریع نیست؛ انجام کاری زمان میبرد.
- FrenchFrançais
Lent
Pas rapide ; il faut du temps pour faire quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
धीमा
तेज नहीं; कुछ करने में समय लगता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Lento
Non veloce; ci vuole tempo per fare qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lento
Não é rápido; demora para fazer algo.
- RussianРусский
Медленный
Не быстрый; требует времени для выполнения чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
سست,آہستہ
تیز نہیں؛ کچھ کرنے میں وقت لگتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
慢
不快；做某事需要时间。
More words like Slow
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Slow
What does Slow mean?
Not fast; takes time to do something.
What is the definition of Slow?
not moving, acting or done quickly; taking a long time; not fast
How do you use Slow in a sentence?
The turtle is moving very slow across the road.
Can you give another example of Slow?
He is a slow reader, but he understands the material well.
What are synonyms for Slow?
Common alternatives include sluggish.
What is the opposite of Slow?
Opposite meanings include fast, quick, rapid.
What words go with Slow?
It commonly pairs with be, prove, seem, extremely, fairly, very, at, slow and steady.
What are common mistakes when using Slow?
Using 'slow' as a verb instead of an adjective. Confusing 'slow' with 'slowly'. Saying 'more slow' instead of 'slower'.
How do you pronounce Slow?
US: /["/sləʊ/"]/, UK: /["/sləʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Slow?
Used to describe speed. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in very technical discussions about speed measurements.
What CEFR level is Slow?
"Slow" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.