slow in
C1 formal intransitive
In simple words
To take too long to do something or to be late in reacting
Meanings
1 C1 formal
To be late or take too long in doing something
"The government was slow in responding to the growing public health crisis."
Usage notes
Most commonly found in the construction 'slow in + gerund' (e.g., 'slow in responding'). Slightly formal and less common than 'slow to do something'. More typical in written English.
Commonly used with
responding reacting coming paying acting delivering
Forms
Base
slow in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slows in
he/she/it
Past simple
slowed in
yesterday
Past participle
slowed in
have + pp
-ing form
slowing in
continuous
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Synonyms
be slow to delay lag take long be tardy
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