1. (v.) imp. of to slay; Slew.

2. (superl.) Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow stream; a slow motion.

3. (superl.) Not happening in a short time; gradual; late.

4. (superl.) Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as, slow of speech, and slow of tongue.

5. (superl.) Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation; tardy; inactive.

6. (superl.) Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow.

7. (superl.) Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth of arts and sciences.

8. (superl.) Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome; dull.

9. (adv.) Slowly.

10. (v. t.) To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer.

11. (v. i.) To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up before crossing the bridge.

12. (n.) A moth.