Collocations with "slow"

Used to describe very slow movement, especially of traffic.

used to emphasize that something is happening at an extremely slow pace

Moving or operating at a speed that is clearly lower than usual or expected.

Refers to a waltz danced at a slow tempo.

Describes a downward movement that is not fast.

Used to describe making the speed of an activity slower.

Refers to a car's inability to gain speed quickly.

Used to describe a build-up that happens over a long period.

Refers to an increase that takes a long time.

Refers to a climb that proceeds at a low speed, either physically or in terms of an increase.

describes evolution that proceeds at a slow pace

Used to describe a condition or event that begins gradually.

indicates a process or speed is much slower than expected

describes a gradual process of starving over time

Similar to gradual, emphasizing the lack of speed in the process.

describes someone who reads at a slow pace

a slow increase over time

Similar to 'gradual ascent', emphasizing a lack of speed.

To reduce the speed of a downward movement.

directly describes the unhurried pace of speaking

describes someone who takes more time than average to acquire new skills or knowledge

to cause the force of progress to decrease

describes a process that is extremely slow due to great care being taken