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slow vs dumb

dumb vs slow

slow and dumb both are adjectives.

slow is a verb but dumb is not a verb.

slow is an adverb but dumb is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slow No Yes Yes Yes
dumb No Yes No No
As adjectives, slow and dumb are synonyms defined as:
  • slow and dumb: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Other synonyms of slow include dense, dim, dull, obtuse.
slow (adjective) dumb (adjective)
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
at a slow tempo unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
(used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time temporarily incapable of speaking
(of business) not active or brisk lacking the power of human speech
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
slow (verb) dumb (verb)
lose velocity; move more slowly
become slow or slower
cause to proceed more slowly
slow (adverb) dumb (adverb)
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
showing a time that is earlier than the actual time
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