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slow vs delay

delay vs slow

slow is not a noun while delay is a noun.

slow is an adjective but delay is not an adjective.

slow and delay both are verbs.

slow is an adverb but delay is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slow No Yes Yes Yes
delay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, delay is a hyponym of slow; that is, delay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than slow:
  • slow: lose velocity; move more slowly
  • delay: cause to be slowed down or delayed
Other hyponyms of slow include slow, slow down, slow up, detain, hold up.
slow (noun) delay (noun)
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
time during which some action is awaited
slow (adjective) delay (adjective)
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
at a slow tempo
(used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time
(of business) not active or brisk
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
slow (verb) delay (verb)
lose velocity; move more slowly cause to be slowed down or delayed
become slow or slower stop or halt
cause to proceed more slowly slow the growth or development of
act later than planned, scheduled, or required
slow (adverb) delay (adverb)
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
showing a time that is earlier than the actual time
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