🇺🇸 How to say

“slow” in English

slow
Illustration of "slow" in a English cultural setting
A tortoise slowly crosses a quiet suburban street as the morning sun rises, with a sleepy cat watching from a windowsill.

Usage note

Use 'slow' to describe something that moves or happens at a low speed.

Examples

  • The clock is slow.

    The clock is slow.

  • He walks slow.

    He walks slow.

  • Traffic is slow today.

    Traffic is slow today.

Quick check

What does "slow" mean?

  • A. slow
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. big

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