The difference between Moderate and Slow

When used as nouns, moderate means one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics, whereas slow means someone who is slow.

When used as verbs, moderate means to reduce the excessiveness of (something), whereas slow means to make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly.

When used as adjectives, moderate means not excessive, whereas slow means taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action.

Slow is also adverb with the meaning: slowly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Moderate and Slow

  1. Moderate as an adjective:

    Not excessive; acting in moderation

    Examples:

    "moderate language"

    "a moderate Calvinist"

    "travelling at a moderate speed"

  2. Moderate as an adjective:

    Mediocre

  3. Moderate as an adjective:

    Average priced; standard-deal

  4. Moderate as an adjective:

    Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.

    Examples:

    "a moderate winter"

  5. Moderate as an adjective (US, politics):

    Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.

  1. Moderate as a noun:

    One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

    Examples:

    "While the moderates usually propose political compromise, it's often only achieved when the extremists allow them so"

    "The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."

  1. Moderate as a verb (transitive):

    To reduce the excessiveness of (something)

    Examples:

    "to moderate rage, action, desires, etc."

  2. Moderate as a verb (intransitive):

    To become less excessive

  3. Moderate as a verb (transitive):

    To preside over (something) as a moderator

    Examples:

    "to moderate a synod"

  4. Moderate as a verb (intransitive):

    To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise

  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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