slowing
word · lemma: slow
/ˈsɫoʊɪŋ/
SLOH-ing
/slˈəʊɪŋ/
SLOH-ing
Definition
The process or action of becoming slower or making something move or happen less quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as 'slowing down'; can refer to speed, progress, or even biological processes. Common collocations: 'slowing traffic', 'slowing growth', 'slowing economy'. Usually describes gradual change.
Spanish: ralentizando - disminuyendo la velocidadPortuguese (BR): diminuindo - desacelerandoPortuguese (PT): abrandando - desacelerandoChinese (Simplified): 减慢 - 变慢Chinese (Traditional): 減慢 - 變慢Hindi: धीमा करना - मंद पड़नाArabic: إبطاء - تراجع السرعةBengali: ধীরগতি হওয়া - গতি কমে যাওয়াRussian: замедлениеJapanese: 減速Vietnamese: chậm lạiKorean: 느려짐Turkish: yavaşlamaUrdu: رفتار آہستہ ہوناIndonesian: melambat
Example Sentences
I noticed traffic was slowing just before the intersection.
natural
My internet connection has been slowing all day.
natural
The company's growth seems to be slowing this year.
natural
The car is slowing before the stop sign.
basic
He noticed the clock was slowing.
basic
The computer is slowing because it has too many programs open.
basic