slowed (A1)
adjective, adverb
Pronunciation: sləʊ
Definition
Not moving fast or happening quickly.
Examples
The internet connection is very slow today.
He is a slow learner, but he tries hard.
The bus made a slow stop at the traffic light.
How to Use slowed
- slow down (phrasal verb)
- To reduce speed. — "You need to slow down when you approach the school zone."
- slow up (phrasal verb)
- To become slower. — "The train began to slow up as it approached the station."
- slow to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Taking a long time to perform an action. — "He was slow to admit he was wrong."
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