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slower

UK
/ˈsləʊə/
US
/ˈsloʊər/

Translations

sloweradjective
slower
Comp.
Comparative form of the adjective "slow"; often used attributively (e.g., "a slower speed")
более медленный
My laptop is slower than my desktop.
Мой ноутбук более медленный, чем мой настольный компьютер.
Additional translations
медленнееЧаще употребляется в предикативной позиции.
sloweradverb
Comparative form of the adverb "slow" (informal variant of "slowly")
Please drive slower on this icy road.
Пожалуйста, веди машину медленнее по этой обледенелой дороге.
Additional translations
помедленнееРазговорное.
slowernoun
slowers
pl
UK
/ˈsləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈsloʊ.ɚ/
Refers to a person, device, or substance that reduces speed or rate.
замедлительУстройство, вещество или агент, предназначенный для снижения скорости процесса или движения.
The engineers installed a traffic slower to calm vehicles entering the neighborhood.
Инженеры установили замедлитель движения, чтобы успокоить поток машин на въезде в район.
Additional translations
ретардерТехнический термин, преимущественно в химии и полиграфии, для обозначения добавки, замедляющей реакцию.
slowadjective

slower

Comp.

slower
Comp.
slowest
Super.
UK
/sləʊ/
US
/sloʊ/
The slow turtle eventually reached the finish line.
Медленная черепаха в конце концов добралась до финиша.
He took a slow walk through the park, enjoying the scenery.
Он совершил неторопливую прогулку по парку, наслаждаясь пейзажем.
The computer was slow due to too many open applications.
Компьютер был заторможенным из-за слишком большого количества открытых приложений.
Additional translations
медлительный
вялый
плавный
Synonyms
lazy
plodding
gradual
tardy
delayed
unhurried
sluggish
lethargic
Antonyms
quick
rapid
fast
slowadverb

slower

UK
/sləʊ/
US
/sloʊ/
Used as a flat adverb, especially in informal or American English (e.g., "Drive slow").
Synonyms
laggingly
gradually
at a snail's pace
at a slow pace
tardily
unhurriedly
leisurely
sluggishly
slowly

Definitions

sloweradjective
Comparative form of slow: having less speed or rate than something else.
My laptop is slower than my desktop.
sloweradverb
Comparative form of slow: in a manner with less speed than another action.
Please drive slower on this icy road.
slowernoun
A person, device, or substance that slows or reduces the speed, pace, or rate of something.
The engineers installed a traffic slower to calm vehicles entering the neighborhood.
A chemical additive that reduces the rate of a chemical reaction or polymerisation.
The paint contains a slower that prevents the mixture from drying too quickly.
slowadjective
Taking a longer time than usual to move or happen.
The slow train took over an hour to reach the next station.
Not quick to understand or learn; lacking speed in mental processes.
He was a bit slow in grasping the new concept during the lecture.
Not prompt or quick in action or response; sluggish.
The slow response from the customer service team frustrated the clients.
Of a clock or watch: showing a time earlier than the correct time.
Your watch is three minutes slow.
Indicating a time earlier than the correct time (of a clock or watch).
My watch is five minutes slow.
Experiencing little or no activity; not busy.
It was a slow day at the shop, with only a handful of customers.
slowadverb
At a slow speed; in a slow manner.
Drive slow when the roads are wet.
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