Slowly and Slow

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

Usage example: walked slowly toward the ringing phone

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Slow is a synonym for slowly. In some cases you can use "Slow" instead an adverb "Slowly".

Nearby Words: slow, slowness

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

Usage example: you need to go slow with this experiment, or you'll make mistakes

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Slowly is a synonym for slow. You can use "Slowly" instead an adverb "Slow".

Nearby Words: slowness, slowed, slowly, slowing, slowdown

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