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slowly

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈsloʊli/ · UK /ˈsləʊli/

slowly means: At a low speed, or taking a long time.

adverb

LOW SPEEDA1

At a low speed, or taking a long time.

  • Please speak slowly.
  • The train moved slowly through the snow.
  • Her health is slowly improving.

Similar words: at a slow pace

Opposites: quickly, fast

Common phrases: walk slowly, speak slowly, slowly improve, move slowly

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