slow

Definitions of slow in various dictionaries:

verb - lose velocity

verb - become slow or slower

verb - cause to proceed more slowly

adj - not moving quickly

adj - at a slow tempo

adj - slow to learn or understand

adj - (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

adj - so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

adj - (of business) not active or brisk

adv - without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

adv - of timepieces

Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed: a slow train; slow walkers.

Marked by a retarded tempo: a slow waltz.

Taking or requiring a long time: the slow job of making bread.

Taking more time than is usual: a slow worker; slow progress in the peace negotiations.

Registering a time or rate behind or below the correct one: a slow clock.

Lacking in promptness or willingness; not precipitate: They were slow to accept our invitation.

Characterized by a low volume of sales or transactions: Business was slow today.

Lacking liveliness or interest; boring: a slow party.

Not having or exhibiting intellectual or mental quickness: a slow learner.

Only moderately warm; low: a slow oven.

So as to fall behind the correct time or rate: The watch runs slow.

At a low speed: Go slow! — v.

To make slow or slower.

To become slow or slower.

adj - moving with little speed

verb - to lessen the speed of