slowly — At a slow speed or pace; taking more time than usual or expected to move, happen, or develop.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: At a slow speed or pace; taking more time than usual or expected to move, happen, or develop.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsloʊ.li/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa eats so slowly that his soup gets cold before he finishes.
- The turtle slowly realized it was racing against a sports car, not a rabbit.
- Please read the instructions slowly and carefully.
slowly
ADVERB[/ˈsloʊ.li/]
At a slow speed or pace; taking more time than usual or expected to move, happen, or develop.
At a slow speed or pace; taking more time than usual or expected to move, happen, or develop.
Walking slowly with head bowed lowly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'slawe' meaning dull or inactive, combined with the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. The original sense was about being sluggish or lacking energy rather than just moving at a reduced speed.
Breakdown
slow (from Old English 'slawe' meaning dull/inactive) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandpa eats so slowly that his soup gets cold before he finishes.”
“The turtle slowly realized it was racing against a sports car, not a rabbit.”
“Please read the instructions slowly and carefully.”
“The old computer slowly loaded the webpage from 1995.”
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