slowly
Translation
slowly
Examples
He walked slowly down the street.
He walked slowly down the street.
Please speak more slowly.
Please speak more slowly.
Grammar Patterns
modifies a ((verb)) to do (sth.) slowly He walked slowly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gradually, leisurely; Antonyms: quickly, fast, rapidly
Etymology
From the adjective 'slow' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Picture a snail moving slowly. The '-ly' ending often tells you it's an adverb, describing *how* an action is done.