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slow

/sloʊ/
slow sloʊ
English Definition
adj. not moving quickly; taking a long time
中文释义
慢的
Significado en Español
lento
한국어 뜻
느린
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chậm
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Example Sentence

The traffic was moving very slow.

交通移动得非常缓慢。

Synonyms
sluggish unhurried gradual
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “slow”:

  1. A sluggish
  2. B swift
  3. C brisk
  4. D speedy
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A — sluggish. “slow” means adj. not moving quickly; taking a long time

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The old, ______ turtle took a whole hour to cross the small garden.

  1. A fast
  2. B slow
  3. C quick
  4. D speedy
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B — slow. “slow” means adj. not moving quickly; taking a long time

Common questions about “slow”

What does “slow” mean?

slow — adj. not moving quickly; taking a long time. In Chinese: 慢的.

How do you pronounce “slow”?

slow is pronounced /sloʊ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: slow.

How do you use “slow” in a sentence?

The traffic was moving very slow. (交通移动得非常缓慢。)

What are synonyms for “slow”?

sluggish, unhurried, gradual — all close in meaning to slow (adj. not moving quickly; taking a long time).

Is “slow” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. slow appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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