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Slowly ˈsləʊli Adverb Move/Walk/Turn Speak Boat Chugged Rush

Word3 slowly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈsləʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/
Example
  • to move/walk/turn slowly
  • please could you speak more slowly?
  • the boat chugged slowly along.
  • don't rush into a decision. take it slowly.
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slowly

(adverb)/ˈsləʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/
  1. at a slow speed; not quickly
    • to move/walk/turn slowly
    • Please could you speak more slowly?
    • The boat chugged slowly along.
    • Don't rush into a decision. Take it slowly.
    • 'I don't really know,' Anna said slowly.
    • Slowly things began to improve.
    • The film starts slowly, introducing each of the characters and establishing their relationships.
    • He found that life moved slowly in the countryside.
  2. making slow but definite progress
    • We'll get there slowly but surely.
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