Meaning & use
slower
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Moving, acting, or happening at a lower speed than something else; less fast.
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Take the slower route through the countryside if you want to enjoy the scenery.
His recovery was slower than the doctors had expected.
A note on using this word
"Slower" is the comparative form of "slow" and can describe speed, pace, or rate of change.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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