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slow


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verb

Definition of SLOW

transitive verb
: to make slow or slower : slacken the speed of <slow a car> —often used with down or up
intransitive verb
: to go or become slower <production of new cars slowed sharply>

Examples of SLOW

  1. The car slowed and gradually came to a stop.
  2. The extra weight slowed the truck.

First Known Use of SLOW

1557

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