slack vs slow down

slow down vs slack

slack is a noun but slow down is not a noun.

slack is an adjective but slow down is not an adjective.

slack and slow down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slack	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
slow down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, slack and slow down are synonyms defined as:

slack and slow down: become slow or slower

Other synonyms of slack include slacken, slow, slow up.

slack (noun)	slow down (noun)
a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
the quality of being loose (not taut)
a stretch of water without current or movement
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

slack (adjective)	slow down (adjective)
not tense or taut
lacking in rigor or strictness
flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

slack (verb)	slow down (verb)
release tension on	become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
make less active or fast	lose velocity; move more slowly
make less active or intense	become slow or slower
become slow or slower	reduce the speed of
cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water	cause to proceed more slowly
become less in amount or intensity
be inattentive to, or neglect
avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

Difference between slack and slow down

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