slow vs tardily

tardily vs slow

slow is an adjective but tardily is not an adjective.

slow is a verb but tardily is not a verb.

slow and tardily both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slow	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
tardily	No	No	No	Yes

As adverbs, slow and tardily are synonyms defined as:

slow and tardily: without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

Other synonyms of slow include easy, slowly.

slow (adjective)	tardily (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)	tardily (verb)
lose velocity; move more slowly
become slow or slower
cause to proceed more slowly

slow (adverb)	tardily (adverb)
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')	without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
showing a time that is earlier than the actual time	later than usual or than expected

Difference between slow and tardily

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