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slow vs slow-moving

slow-moving vs slow

slow and slow-moving both are adjectives.

slow is a verb but slow-moving is not a verb.

slow is an adverb but slow-moving is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slow No Yes Yes Yes
slow-moving No Yes No No
slow (adjective) slow-moving (adjective)
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time moving slowly
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) slow-moving (verb)
lose velocity; move more slowly
become slow or slower
cause to proceed more slowly
slow (adverb) slow-moving (adverb)
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
showing a time that is earlier than the actual time
Difference between slow and slow-moving

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