Synonyms for

Slows

Verb / sləʊz / Another word for slows — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Slows means to reduce in speed or to become slower.

Synonyms & similar words

accelerate slacken decelerate slowup slow slack retard slowdown decelerate slacken loosen relax moderate delay procrastinate postpone defer adjourn retard brake halt stop linger

Synonyms by register

Formal

retards impedes curtails mitigates

Informal

tapers off winds down cools off eases up

Literary

lags dawdles tarries

Antonyms

hastens accelerates speeds quickens advances boosts

Common collocations

  • slows down
  • slows the pace
  • slows progress
  • slows growth
  • slows traffic
  • slows consumption
  • slows the economy

Word family

noun slowness
verb slow
adjective slow
adverb slowly

Usage note

The word 'slows' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to slow'. It is commonly used to describe a reduction in speed or rate.

Example sentences

  1. The train slows down as it enters the station.
  2. I slow down when I'm driving through a residential area.
  3. He slows his speech so that his audience can understand him better.
  4. The music slows down before the chorus.
  5. She slows her running pace when she's tired.

Quotes

  • Time slows down during moments of extreme pressure or pleasure.
  • The mind slows down with age, but the heart stays young.
  • Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Slow down and enjoy the journey.

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