Slowly and Swiftly

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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

Swiftly is an antonym for slowly in gradually topic.

Nearby Words: slow, slowness

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Swiftly adverb – With great speed.

Usage example: swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood

Slowly is an antonym for swiftly in very fast topic.

Nearby Words: swift, swiftness

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Swiftly and Slowly. (2016). Retrieved 2021, February 26, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/slowly/swiftly

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