Slower

//ˈsloʊɚ// adj, adv, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which slows.
Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of slow: more slow comparative, form-of
Adverb
  1. 1
    comparative form of slow: more slow comparative, form-of
Adverb
  1. 1
    more slowly wordnet

Synonyms

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deceleratedilatorybehindboringdeceleratedelay

Antonyms

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faster

Example

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"Stop inhaling your food. You should eat a little slower."

Etymology

From slow + -er.

Related phrases

Zeeman slower

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