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SLOWS

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Slows.

Slows - as an adjective

Not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

Example: "A slow walker"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fast7

At a slow tempo

Example: "The band played a slow waltz"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fast7

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

Example: "The clock is slow"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fast7

Slows - as an adverb

Without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

Example: "He spoke slowly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
easy7slowly12tardily11

Showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

Example: "The clock is almost an hour slow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
behind12

Slows - as an adjective satellite

Slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Example: "So dense he never understands anything i say to him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dense6dim6dull5dumb9obtuse8

So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

Example: "A boring evening with uninteresting people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boring9deadening12dull5ho-humirksome13tedious8tiresome10wearisome14

(of business) not active or brisk

Example: "Business is dull (or slow)"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dull5sluggish13

Slows - as a verb

Lose velocity; move more slowly

Example: "The car decelerated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decelerate13slow downslow up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become slow or slower

Example: "Production slowed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slack11slacken13slow downslow up

Cause to proceed more slowly

Example: "The illness slowed him down"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slow downslow up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decelerate13slow7slow downslow up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slows - as a noun

Milk sickness

Example Sentences

"He slows down the car to avoid hitting the deer."
"The medication slows the progression of the disease."
"She slows her pace as she approaches the finish line."
"The heavy traffic slows the flow of vehicles."
"The wind gradually slows and eventually stops."
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Word Game Points

Is SLOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLOWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SLOWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLOWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SLOWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slows is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLOWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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