adj
slower
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adj
1
The comparative form of "slow," describing something with less speed than another.
"This route is slower but far more scenic."
How to Use Slower
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLess fast than something else being compared.
Common pairings
slower than usual
go slower
Word Forms
slowers plural
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Etymology
Formed by adding the comparative suffix "-er" to "slow."