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“Sloe” or “Slow”

sloe / slow are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

sloe s·l·OW

  • nounsmall sour dark purple fruit of especially the Allegheny plum bush.

slow s·l·OW

  • verbbecome slow or slower.
  • verbcause to proceed more slowly.
  • adjectivenot moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time.
  • adjectiveat a slow tempo.
  • adjective(used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“sloe”

  • …irregular) but black as a sloe".

“slow”

  • …Combines Instant Attraction and a Slow Burn.
  • Slow Birds and Other Stories.
  • …sixth line off the "down" slow line that links to a…
  • …pair of "up and down" slow lines used by stopping services…
  • …regular ice cream of the slow, churned type which was invented…
  • …a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of…
  • …through difficult courses of study slow paces or pursue multiple majors…
  • Kikoe (Slow Learner, 2009) – Documentary Film
  • …is rather timid and is slow when it comes to eating.
  • …with a long and introspective slow movement, followed by two short…

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