English · Adjectives
slower
/ˈsləʊər/
[/ˈsləʊər/]
comparative of slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'slow'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more slow than the other.
Example
This train is slower than the bus.
This train is slower than the bus.
Etymology
From 'slow' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.