English · Adjectives
slow
/sləʊ/
[/sləʊ/]
not fast
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or happening at a low speed, taking a long time.
Example
The old computer is so slow that it takes several minutes just to start up.
The old computer is so slow that it takes several minutes just to start up.
Etymology
From Old English 'slāw' (sluggish), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Opposite of 'fast'; used for movement, processes, and learning.