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/
Korean meaning: 느린, 천천히 움직이는
Korean pronunciation: 슬로우 (강세: 슬로우)
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
💡 Concept
An elderly man crosses the street slow and steady with his cane
🎵 Rhyme
Slow waters flow, slow flowers grow
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/sloʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/sləʊ/
🌳Etymology
Rootslow
Origin
고대 영어 'slaw'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '둔한, 게으른'이라는 의미였습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 말로, 시간이 지나면서 속도의 개념으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
flowgrowknowshowthrow
flow
grow
know
show
throw
🔗Collocations
slow down
slow motion
slow learner
slow cooking
slow progress
slow and steady
slow internet
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandma drives so slow that snails overtake her car!”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
gradualleisurelysluggishdelayedunhurried
Antonyms
fastquickrapid
Related
speedpacemotionvelocityacceleration
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