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Synonyms for slow

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Synonyms for slow

proceeding at a rate less than usual or desired

characterized by reduced economic activity

having only a limited ability to learn and understand

so as to fall behind schedule

to cause to be later or slower than expected or desired

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Synonyms for slow

become slow or slower

cause to proceed more slowly

not moving quickly

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at a slow tempo

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slow to learn or understand

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(used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

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so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

(of business) not active or brisk

without speed ('slow' is sometimes used informally for 'slowly')

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of timepieces

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