slower
word · lemma: slow
/ˈsɫoʊɝ/
SLOH-ur
/slˈəʊɐ/
SLOH-uh
Definition
Comparative form of 'slow'; describes someone or something moving or happening with less speed than another person or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Used to compare speeds; can describe both literal speed (running, driving) and figurative speed (progress, understanding). Common collocations: 'be slower than', 'get slower', 'move slower'. Make sure to use 'slower' for comparisons, not 'more slow'.
Spanish: más lento - más despacioPortuguese (BR): mais lento - mais devagarPortuguese (PT): mais lento - mais devagarChinese (Simplified): 更慢Chinese (Traditional): 更慢Hindi: धीमाArabic: أبطأBengali: ধীরগতি - আরও ধীরRussian: медленнееJapanese: より遅いVietnamese: chậm hơnKorean: 더 느린Turkish: daha yavaşUrdu: زیادہ سستIndonesian: lebih lambat
Example Sentences
She is a slower runner than her brother.
basic
Please speak slower so I can understand you.
basic
Traffic is usually slower during rush hour.
natural
He's becoming slower at finishing his work these days.
natural
If you go any slower, we'll never get there!
natural
This computer is slower than the new one.
basic