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slowed

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈsɫoʊd// UK //slˈəʊd// slowed

v. to move at a lower speed or to make something else move more slowly. You use this when you want to describe a decrease in pace or activity.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'slow', meaning to reduce the speed of something or to become less active. Takes a direct object when used transitively, or functions without one to describe a change in the subject's own pace.


SIMPLE

The car slowed down as it approached the red light.

CONTEXTUAL

The heavy rain slowed the morning commute, causing many employees to arrive late for the meeting.

COMPLEX

Economic growth slowed significantly during the final quarter, prompting the central bank to reconsider its stance on interest rates for the coming year.

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Often paired with the particle 'down' to emphasize a gradual reduction in speed.

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