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dense vs slow

slow vs dense

dense and slow both are adjectives.

dense is not a verb while slow is a verb.

dense is not an adverb while slow is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dense No Yes No No
slow No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, dense and slow are synonyms defined as:
  • dense and slow: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Other synonyms of dense include dim, dull, dumb, obtuse.
dense (adjective) slow (adjective)
having high relative density or specific gravity not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
hard to pass through because of dense growth at a slow tempo
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter (of business) not active or brisk
having component parts closely crowded together slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
dense (verb) slow (verb)
lose velocity; move more slowly
become slow or slower
cause to proceed more slowly
dense (adverb) slow (adverb)
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
showing a time that is earlier than the actual time
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