The difference between Deliberate and Slow

When used as verbs, deliberate means to consider carefully, whereas slow means to make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly.

When used as adjectives, deliberate means done on purpose, whereas slow means taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action.

Slow is also noun with the meaning: someone who is slow.

Slow is also adverb with the meaning: slowly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Deliberate and Slow

  1. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Done on purpose; intentional.

    Examples:

    "Tripping me was deliberate action."

  2. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.

    Examples:

    "The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict."

    "synonyms: circumspect"

  3. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

    Examples:

    "a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result"

    "synonyms: well-advised"

  4. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Not hasty or sudden; slow.

  1. Deliberate as a verb:

    To consider carefully.

    Examples:

    "It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

  1. Slow as an adjective:

    Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.

    Examples:

    "a slow train; a slow computer"

  2. Slow as an adjective:

    Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.

  3. Slow as an adjective:

    Of reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.

  4. Slow as an adjective:

    Not hasty; not precipitate; lacking in promptness; acting with deliberation.

  5. Slow as an adjective (of a [[clock]] or the like):

    Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time.

    Examples:

    "That clock is slow."

  6. Slow as an adjective:

    Lacking spirit; deficient in liveliness or briskness.

  7. Slow as an adjective (of a period of time):

    Not busy; lacking activity.

    Examples:

    "It was a slow news day, so the editor asked us to make our articles wordier."

    "I'm just sitting here with a desk of cards, enjoying a slow afternoon."

  1. Slow as a verb (transitive):

    To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

  2. Slow as a verb (transitive):

    To keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.

  3. Slow as a verb (intransitive):

    To become slow; to slacken in speed; to decelerate.

  1. Slow as a noun:

    Someone who is slow; a sluggard.

  2. Slow as a noun (music):

    A slow song.

  1. Slow as an adverb:

    Slowly.

    Examples:

    "That clock is running slow."

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