Slow
Example: The car moves slow in heavy traffic
Definition
"Slow" describes moving or operating at a low speed, not quick or fast. It is often used to indicate something that takes more time than usual or is less rapid in action or progress, such as in the phrase 'The car moves slow in heavy traffic.'
Etymology
The word "slow" comes from the Old English 'slaw' or 'slow,' which meant 'not quick, sluggish.' It is related to Dutch 'sloom' and German 'schlau,' originally describing something lazy or dull. Did you know? The idea of slowness has been associated with caution and deliberation throughout history.
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"Slow" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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