slow — moving or operating at a low speed; not quick
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: moving or operating at a low speed; not quick
Pronunciation (IPA): /sloʊ/
Example Sentences
- My grandma drives so slow that snails overtake her car!
- The WiFi is so slow, I could mail the file faster.
- Please speak slowly so I can understand.
slow
ADJECTIVE[/sloʊ/]
moving or operating at a low speed; not quick
An elderly man crosses the street slow and steady with his cane
Slow waters flow, slow flowers grow
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'slaw', derived from Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'dull' or 'sluggish'. The word originally denoted a lack of sharpness or quickness of mind, later evolving to describe reduced speed or velocity.
Breakdown
The root 'slaw' (dull, sluggish) developed into Modern English 'slow' through regular sound changes in Old English, shifting from an adjective describing mental dullness to one describing temporal or physical slowness.
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📝Examples
“My grandma drives so slow that snails overtake her car!”
“The WiFi is so slow, I could mail the file faster.”
“Please speak slowly so I can understand.”
“The economy is showing slow but steady growth.”
“Traffic was slow during rush hour.”
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