Slow Meaning
Slow Definition & Usage
Moving or happening at a low speed or rate.
Examples
- "The train was moving so slow that we almost missed the meeting."
- "A slow walker will often be overtaken by others in a crowd."
- "She drove so slow that I had to remind her to speed up."
- "In a slow economy, businesses often face challenges in growth."
- "The slow ticking of the clock made the wait feel even longer."
To cause something to move or proceed at a reduced speed or rate.
Examples
- "The heavy traffic slowed the car to a crawl."
- "His injury slowed him down in the race."
- "The rainstorm has slowed our progress on the construction site."
- "You need to slow the engine down before you park."
- "The economic downturn has slowed business activity significantly."
Lacking quickness or alertness in understanding or reacting.
Examples
- "He was slow to understand the implications of the news."
- "Her slow response to the question made everyone uncomfortable."
- "Don’t be slow to act when an opportunity arises."
- "He was slow to adapt to the new technology."
- "The teacher was patient with the slow learners in the class."
Cultural Context
The word 'slow' has been used for centuries, originating from Old English and evolving to cover a wide variety of meanings. It describes both physical motion and more abstract concepts like thought processes, personal development, or social dynamics.
The Long Wait
Story
The Long Wait
The sun had barely crept above the horizon when Tom and Sarah found themselves in a small café at the edge of town, waiting for their bus to arrive. It was supposed to be a quick trip to the city, but the delay had already stretched the morning thin. 'I hope the bus isn’t as slow as it usually is,' Tom grumbled, staring at his watch. 'We’ll never make it on time.' Sarah nodded but remained silent. She was a firm believer in the idea that 'slow and steady wins the race,' a mantra that had served her well in her slow, deliberate approach to life. She didn't mind the delays. In fact, she often found that the slower pace gave her time to think and reflect. 'Maybe it's not such a bad thing that we're waiting,' she said softly, looking out the window. Tom, on the other hand, was feeling frustrated. He had too many things to do in the city to waste time. 'You really think being slow is a good thing?' he asked, raising an eyebrow. 'We’ll miss everything if we don’t hurry.' Sarah smiled gently. 'Sometimes, rushing through life makes you miss all the small, beautiful moments,' she replied. As they sat and chatted, the minutes seemed to crawl by. The clock on the wall ticked so slowly that Sarah felt like she could count each second. Eventually, the bus arrived, moving at a pace much slower than she had expected, but somehow, the wait felt worth it. By the time they were finally on their way, Sarah had convinced Tom to slow down his hurried pace just a little, and he found himself enjoying the journey more than he had expected.
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