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slo-mo Meaning & Definition

/ˈsləʊməʊ/

What Does Slo-Mo Mean?

Slo-Mo is a noun that means Clipping of slow motion. As a verb, it means To move in, or as if in, slow motion.

Slo-Mo in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈsləʊməʊ/
Synonymsslo-mo and slowmo
Verb formsslo-mos, slo-moing, slo-moed

Slo-Mo Definition (Noun)

  1. Clipping of slow motion.

Slo-Mo as a Verb

  1. To move in, or as if in, slow motion.
  2. To apply a slow motion effect to (a video etc.).

Noun

  1. A technique of film, photography and video to stretch time and allow visibility of things normally happening too fast to be conveniently examined.

Synonyms of Slo-Mo

Slo-mo synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

slo-mo (uncountable)

slo-mo (third-person singular simple present slo-mos, present participle slo-moing, simple past and past participle slo-moed or slo-mo'd)

Words That Rhyme With Slo-Mo

Origin of Slo-Mo

Clipping of slow motion.

Quick Answers About Slo-Mo

Is slo-mo a noun or a verb?

Slo-mo is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for slo-mo?

You can replace slo-mo with words such as slo-mo and slowmo. See the full list of slo-mo synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of slo-mo?

The past tense of slo-mo is slo-moed. The present participle is slo-moing.

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