Slow

Lacking in speed; moving, acting, or reacting at a lower rate than usual, Not quick to understand, think, or react; mentally sluggish, Not progressing or developing at the expected or desired rate

Slow - Значення

Lacking in speed; moving, acting, or reacting at a lower rate than usual

приклад: The traffic was moving slowly due to the accident ahead.

Використання: informalКонтекст: everyday conversations

Примітка: This is the most common meaning of 'slow' and can refer to physical movement, processes, or reactions.

Not quick to understand, think, or react; mentally sluggish

приклад: She's a bit slow when it comes to grasping new concepts.

Використання: informalКонтекст: casual settings

Примітка: Used to describe someone who may take more time to comprehend things or respond.

Not progressing or developing at the expected or desired rate

приклад: The project is moving slowly due to budget constraints.

Використання: formalКонтекст: professional environments

Примітка: Often used in business or academic contexts to indicate a lack of progress or growth.

Синоніми Slow

sluggish

Sluggish means lacking energy or slow-moving.

приклад: After a heavy meal, he felt sluggish and tired.

Примітка: Sluggish implies a lack of quickness or alertness.

lethargic

Lethargic means lacking in energy or enthusiasm.

приклад: She felt lethargic after staying up all night studying.

Примітка: Lethargic suggests a lack of interest or motivation, in addition to being slow.

deliberate

Deliberate means done consciously and intentionally.

приклад: She took deliberate steps as she approached the podium.

Примітка: Deliberate implies a slow and careful manner, often with a purpose.

plodding

Plodding means moving slowly with heavy steps.

приклад: The plodding pace of the old horse made the journey longer.

Примітка: Plodding emphasizes a laborious and monotonous slowness.

Вирази і поширені фрази Slow

Slow and steady wins the race

This phrase emphasizes that consistent and careful progress is better than rushing and making mistakes.

приклад: I know progress seems slow, but remember, slow and steady wins the race.

Примітка: This phrase emphasizes the importance of being steady and consistent rather than focusing solely on being slow.

Slow as molasses

This phrase compares the slowness of something to molasses, which is a thick, slow-flowing syrup.

приклад: The traffic was moving as slow as molasses this morning, it took me an hour to get to work.

Примітка: This phrase is a colorful way to express extreme slowness, emphasizing the viscosity of molasses for emphasis.

Slow down

This phrase means to reduce speed or pace, both physically and mentally, to relax and take things easy.

приклад: You need to slow down and enjoy life more, you're always in a rush.

Примітка: This phrase is a direct command to decrease speed or intensity, often used in driving or when someone is moving too quickly.

Slow on the uptake

This phrase means someone is slow to understand or comprehend something.

приклад: He's a bit slow on the uptake, so you might need to explain it to him again.

Примітка: This phrase specifically refers to someone being slow to grasp a concept or idea, rather than just being physically slow.

Slow off the mark

This phrase means being slow to react or respond to a situation, often resulting in a disadvantage.

приклад: I was slow off the mark in responding to the email, and now they've already found another solution.

Примітка: This phrase is used in situations where someone is slow to initiate action or respond to a prompt, leading to missed opportunities.

At a snail's pace

This phrase means moving very slowly, similar to how a snail moves.

приклад: The construction work is progressing at a snail's pace; it's taking forever to finish.

Примітка: This phrase uses the imagery of a snail's slow pace to convey a sense of extreme slowness in progress or movement.

Повсякденні (сленгові) вирази Slow

Drag one's feet

To take unnecessary time or delay something

приклад: Stop dragging your feet and let's get moving!

Примітка: Refers more to delaying a task rather than being inherently slow

Lollygag

To spend time in an aimless or idle manner

приклад: Quit lollygagging and finish your work

Примітка: Implies a lack of urgency or purpose rather than just being slow

Poke around

To move or act slowly and reluctantly

приклад: He's just poking around instead of getting the job done

Примітка: Suggests a lack of enthusiasm or commitment, leading to slowness

Dilly-dally

To waste time through aimless actions or indecision

приклад: We don't have time to dilly-dally, make a decision now!

Примітка: Focuses on wasting time through indecisiveness rather than just moving slowly

Turtle-paced

Moving at an extremely slow rate

приклад: The project is moving at a turtle-paced speed

Примітка: Emphasizes a very slow speed using the image of a turtle

Snail-like

Progressing at a very slow pace

приклад: Her progress was snail-like in the marathon

Примітка: Compares progress to the speed of a snail, indicating extreme slowness

Slow - Приклади

The slow train arrived at the station.

She walked slowly towards the door.

The slow internet connection made it difficult to work.

Граматика Slow

Slow - Прикметник (Adjective) / Прикметник (Adjective)

Лема: slow

Кон’югації

Прикметник, вищий ступінь (Adjective, comparative): slower

Прикметник, найвищий ступінь (Adjective, superlative): slowest

Прикметник (Adjective): slow

Прислівник, вищий ступінь (Adverb, comparative): slower

Прислівник, найвищий ступінь (Adverb, superlative): slowest

Прислівник (Adverb): slow

Дієслово, минулий час (Verb, past tense): slowed

Дієслово, герундій або дієприкметник теперішнього часу (Verb, gerund or present participle): slowing

Дієслово, 3-тя особа однини теперішнього часу (Verb, 3rd person singular present): slows

Дієслово, базова форма (Verb, base form): slow

Дієслово, теперішній час не 3-ї особи однини (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): slow

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slow містить 1 складів: slow

Фонетична транскрипція: ˈslō

slow , ˈslō (Червоний склад наголошений)

Slow - Важливість і частота використання

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slow: ~ 1700 (Дуже Поширений).

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