Slower
/ˈsləʊər/
Definitions
Moving or operating at a lower speed or rate than something else.
/ˈsləʊər/
Comparative of 'slow'
The river flows slower in the summer.
💡 Simply: Imagine two people racing. The one who takes more time to finish is the 'slower' one, like when you're walking and someone else is running.
👶 For kids: When something takes more time, like a slow turtle moving slower than a fast rabbit.
More Examples
He is a slower reader than his sister.
The traffic was slower than usual due to the accident.
How It's Used
"The car traveled slower than the speed limit."
"The reaction became slower at lower temperatures."
Comparative form of 'slow,' from Old English 'slaw' (adjective) and 'slawian' (verb), meaning 'sluggish' or 'delay'. Originates from Proto-Germanic *slæwaz and shares roots with words in other Germanic languages.
The comparative form 'slower' has been used consistently since its emergence from Old English. Its use expanded with the development of mechanized transportation and the need to compare rates of speed.