Learn how to use the comparative “slower” and superlative “slowest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “slowgoing”?

The comparative form of “slowgoing” is “slower”.

Example

The traffic is slower today than usual.

Example

Her progress in the project is slower than expected.

What is the superlative form of “slowgoing”?

The superlative form of “slowgoing” is “slowest”.

Example

Out of all the routes, this one is the slowest.

Example

Her performance was the slowest among all the participants.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "slow," "slower," and "slowest." Instead, "slower" and "slowest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "slow." Using "most slow" or "more slow" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Slow" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Slow → Slower - Superlative form: Slow → Slowest

Expressions with similar meanings to “slower”

Used to describe something that is moving or progressing at a slower pace than normal.

Example

The economy's growth has become more sluggish in recent months.

Used to indicate that something is not as fast as it could be.

Example

The internet connection is less speedy in this area.

Used to describe something that has decreased in speed or pace.

Example

The pace of the game has diminished since the last quarter.

Expressions with similar meanings to “slowest”

Used to describe something that is moving or progressing at the slowest pace.

Example

The turtle was the most sluggish animal in the race.

Used to indicate that something is the slowest compared to others.

Example

Among all the cars, his is the least speedy.

Used to describe something that has the slowest or weakest performance.

Example

The weakest link in the chain caused the delay.

Using than with comparative “slower”

When using the comparative form "slower" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The traffic is slower today than usual." Here, "than" is used to show that the speed of the traffic today is lower than the usual speed.

How can I use this expression in context?

“slower” and “slowest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Traffic

    This road is slower than the highway.

    This road is slower than the highway.

  • 2Progress

    His progress in the project is the slowest among all team members.

    His progress in the project is the slowest among all team members.

  • 3Movement

    The snail is slower than the cheetah.

    The snail is slower than the cheetah.

  • 4Reactions

    Her reaction time is the slowest in the group.

    Her reaction time is the slowest in the group.

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