slow

1. imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew. Source: opted

2. superl. Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow stream; a slow motion. Source: opted

3. superl. Not happening in a short time; gradual; late. Source: opted

4. superl. Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as, slow of speech, and slow of tongue. Source: opted

5. superl. Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation; tardy; inactive. Source: opted

6. superl. Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow. Source: opted

7. superl. Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth of arts and sciences. Source: opted

8. superl. Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome; dull. Source: opted

9. adv. Slowly. Source: opted

10. v. t. To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer. Source: opted

11. v. i. To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up before crossing the bridge. Source: opted

12. n. A moth. Source: opted

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