Slowly and Slightly

Slowly

Slowly adverb - At a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected.

Slightly and slowly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slightly" instead an adverb "Slowly".

Nearby Words: slow, slowness

Slightly

Slightly adverb - By a very small margin.

Slowly and slightly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Slowly" instead an adverb "Slightly".

Nearby Word: slight
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