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slower

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈsɫoʊɝ// UK //slˈəʊɐ// slow·er

adj. moving or happening at a lower speed than something else. You use this to compare two things when one takes more time to finish.

adj. the comparative form of slow, indicating a lower rate of speed or progress relative to another entity or a previous state.


SIMPLE

The bus is slower than the train.

CONTEXTUAL

Traffic is much slower during the morning rush hour because of the heavy rain.

COMPLEX

The older processor results in a significantly slower rendering time, which can delay the entire production schedule if the hardware is not upgraded soon.

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Origin

From slow + -er.

Usage

As a comparative adjective, it is frequently followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two nouns.

Pitfall

This car is more slower.This car is slower.Do not use 'more' with adjectives that already end in '-er' to show comparison.

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