Slow

Pronunciation: /sloʊ/

Definitions of slow

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'slow' describes the speed of something

Example Sentences

A1 The turtle is slow.

A2 The snail moves very slow.

B1 The internet connection is slow today.

B2 The traffic in the city is moving at a slow pace.

C1 The slow progression of the project is concerning.

C2 The slow deterioration of the building's foundation was evident.

Examples of slow in a Sentence

formal The progress of the project has been slow due to unforeseen challenges.

informal I'm sorry I'm walking so slow, my feet are killing me.

slang Why are you so slow in catching up with the latest trends?

figurative Time seems to slow down when I'm waiting for something exciting to happen.

Grammatical Forms of slow

• past tense: slowed
• plural: slows
• comparative: slower
• superlative: slowest
• present tense: slow
• future tense: will slow
• perfect tense: has slowed
• continuous tense: is slowing
• singular: slow
• positive degree: slow
• infinitive: to slow
• gerund: slowing
• participle: slowed

Origin and Evolution of slow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'slow' originated from the Old English word 'slaw' meaning 'inactive' or 'dull'. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'slæwaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'slow' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to slowness or lack of speed, as well as mental and physical sluggishness.