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slowed (Verb (past tense/past participle), Adjective)

The past tense and past participle form of the verb 'slow,' meaning to reduce the speed at which something moves or happens. It can also function as an adjective to describe something that has been made to move at a lower speed.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'slow' turtle that 'ed' (ended) its race. Slow + ed = Slowed.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The car moved slowed. → The car slowed down.

The growth has slown. → The growth has slowed.