slows

Meanings

• Adjective

  Moving or operating more slowly than usual.

  - "The traffic was at a crawl, moving slows."
  - "The elderly man walked slows due to arthritis."

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Synonyms

decelerate , slacken , delay , hinder , retard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slows
bows , glows , throws

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Variants

List of all variants of slows that leads to same result
slow , slowed , slowing , slows , go-slow , go-slows

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'sloh' means 'slow' or 'moving slowly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slow and steady wins the race' is often used to describe the importance of persistence and consistent effort, even if it means moving at a slower pace.

2. In the context of music, a 'slow' tempo is often used to create a sense of drama or tension, as in a ballad or a mournful piece.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brakes: In the context of vehicles, 'slows' can refer to applying the brakes to reduce speed.

2. Pace: Related to the meaning of 'slow' as a lack of speed or quickness, 'pace' refers to the rhythm or tempo of an event or process.

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Culture

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In literature, 'slows' can refer to a deliberate pace or rhythm in storytelling. In music, a 'slow' tempo indicates a slow-moving piece.

How to Memorize "slows"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a snail moving slowly to remember the meaning of 'slows'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slows' with the image of a turtle moving slowly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slowly Sails the Ship' to remember the meaning of 'slows'.

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