slow (EN)

adjective, verb, adverb

adjective “slow”

1. moving, happening, or doing something without much speed
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   The old car was so slow that it took an hour to drive just a few miles.
2. taking a long time to complete or occur
   The plant's slow growth meant it took several years to reach its full height.
3. not exciting or lively; dull
   The party was so slow that most people left early.
4. not quick to understand or respond
   Sometimes I feel slow in math class because it takes me longer to understand the problems than my classmates.
5. showing a time that is earlier than the actual time
   My watch is five minutes slow, so I arrived late.
6. careful and deliberate, without rushing
   She was slow to make decisions, always thinking carefully before acting.
7. having little activity or few events
   The restaurant was slow in the afternoon, with only a few customers coming in.

verb “slow”

1. to cause to decrease in speed
   The driver slowed the car as he approached the busy intersection.
2. to delay or hold back
   The construction work will slow the delivery trucks.
3. to decrease in speed on its own
   The car began to slow as it approached the busy intersection.

adverb “slow”

1. in a slow manner
   She walked slow to enjoy the scenery.