Comparative for lacking in speed
“We walked at a slow speed as we were not in a hurry.”
Comparative for lasting or taking a long time
“The evolution of humankind has been a slow process that occurred over hundreds of thousands of years.”
Comparative for to be running behind schedule
“Progress on our project has been slow due to several delays.”
Comparative for not predisposed to understand, think, or learn
“You might have to explain the situation to Alexia several times as she is rather slow.”
Comparative for boring and rather dull in nature
“The terribly slow plot caused many to leave the cinema before the movie had even ended.”
(slow to) Comparative for feeling hesitant about doing something
“Many were slow to voice their disapproval for fear of reprisals.”
Comparative for lacking energy, liveliness or animation
“Business is usually slow during the night shift.”
(of a place) Comparative for lacking in progression or development
“It was a slow and isolated town that had remained largely the same for decades.”
Comparative for moving or proceeding at a notably slow speed
“The bus was moving slow, and we were all getting impatient.”
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