Allowing movement or action only at a low speed: a slow track; a slow infield.
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Characterized by a low volume of sales or transactions: Business was slow today.
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Lacking in promptness or willingness; not precipitate: They were slow to accept our invitation.
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Lacking liveliness or interest; boring: a slow party.
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Marked by a retarded tempo: a slow waltz.
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adverb
At a low speed: Go slow!.
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So as to fall behind the correct time or rate: The watch runs slow.
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verb-intransitive
To become slow or slower.
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verb-transitive
To delay; retard.
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To make slow or slower.
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verb
To make slow or slacken the speed of.
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To go or become slower.
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