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slowing

noun

Simple meaning

Becoming less fast.

Pronunciation

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slohing

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ˈsloʊɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. A deceleration; a slowing down.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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general slowingmarked slowingslowing growthslowing population

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  • slowadjectiveBase word

    Not moving quickly.

Word family

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  • slownessnounDerived noun · specialist

    Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training.

  • slowlyadverbDerived adverb

    Without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly').

  • sloweradverbDerived adverb

    More slowly.

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  • slowdownnounRelated term

    The act of slowing down or falling behind.

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Antonyms

Sense: deceleration

acceleration

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