slower
noun
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsloʊɚ
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Definition
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noun
That which slows.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The traffic was much slower than usual this morning.”
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Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training.
Without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly').
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A movie that apparently takes place at a slower than normal speed.
Become slow or slower.
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