verb
forslow
Forslow (verb) means to delay something, put it off, or neglect to do it.
verb
1
To delay something, put it off, or neglect to do it.
2
To slow something down or get in its way.
3
To act slowly, or to hang about instead of getting on with things.
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Etymology
The word developed from Middle English forslowen, forslewen (“to neglect”), itself from Old English forslāwian, forslǣwan (“to be slow, unwilling, delay, put off”), built from for- + slow.
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What is the meaning of forslow?
"forslow" (verb) means to delay something, put it off, or neglect to do it.
What is the opposite of forslow?
The opposite of "forslow" is impel.
What are the different meanings of forslow?
"forslow" has 3 main meanings: 1. To delay something, put it off, or neglect to do it; 2. To slow something down or get in its way; 3. To act slowly, or to hang about instead of getting on with things.