Word: Slower
Part of Speech: Adverb
Basic Definition: "Slower" means more slowly. It describes something that happens at a reduced speed compared to something else.
Usage Instructions:
Use "slower" when you want to compare the speed of two things.
You can use it to describe actions, movements, or anything that involves time.
Example Sentences:
"He runs slower than his brother." (This means he runs at a slower speed compared to his brother.)
"Please speak slower so I can understand you better." (Here, it means to speak at a reduced speed.)
Advanced Usage:
"Slower" can be used in various contexts, such as when discussing time, processes, or even emotional states (e.g., "She took a slower approach to solving the problem").
You can also use it in comparative forms when comparing more than two things (e.g., "Out of the three cars, this one is the slowest").
Word Variants:
Slow (adjective): Describing something that does not move fast (e.g., "The slow train took longer to arrive.").
Slowly (adverb): The basic form that means in a slow manner (e.g., "He slowly walked to the store.").
Different Meanings:
Synonyms:
More slowly
Less quickly
At a reduced pace
Idioms:
While there are no specific idioms that use "slower," you might hear phrases like: - "Slow and steady wins the race." (This means that consistent, steady effort can lead to success, even if it seems slow.)
Phrasal Verbs:
There are no common phrasal verbs directly associated with "slower," but you can use "slow down" as a related phrase. For example: - "Please slow down when you're driving." (This means to reduce speed while driving.)
Summary:
"Slower" is an adverb that means more slowly, used to compare the speed of actions or processes. It's helpful in everyday conversation when talking about how fast or slow something is happening.