Definition and meaning of English word "slowly"
slowly
/ˈsləʊli/
Meaning
VerbAt a slow pace.
How to use
The adverb 'slowly' is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe actions that are performed at a leisurely pace. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing a person's gait, the pace of a conversation, or the speed of a process. However, one common mistake learners make is using 'slowly' to describe a speed or pace that is already slow, when in fact it should be used to describe a speed or pace that is becoming slower. For example, 'The car was already going slowly, but then it stopped completely.' is incorrect, and should be rephrased as 'The car was going slowly, but then it stopped completely.'
🇬🇧 English
slowly
Example
She sings slowly and beautifully.
The baby learns to walk slowly.
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Common phrases
- take it slowly— to move or do something at a slow pace
- go slowly— to move at a slow pace
- move slowly— to change position or location at a slow pace
- do something slowly— to perform an action at a slow pace
- work slowly— to perform a task at a slow pace
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Frequency rank: #105 in English
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The English word "slowly" means "slowly" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "We walked slowly through the park." (which translates as "slowly").
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