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dumb vs slow

slow vs dumb

dumb and slow both are adjectives.

dumb is not a verb while slow is a verb.

dumb is not an adverb while slow is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dumb No Yes No No
slow No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, dumb and slow are synonyms defined as:
  • dumb and slow: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Other synonyms of dumb include dense, dim, dull, obtuse.
dumb (adjective) slow (adjective)
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
unable to speak because of hereditary deafness at a slow tempo
temporarily incapable of speaking (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time
lacking the power of human speech (of business) not active or brisk
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
dumb (verb) slow (verb)
lose velocity; move more slowly
become slow or slower
cause to proceed more slowly
dumb (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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