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Slowly

SLOH-lee

/ˈsloʊliː/

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Syllable breakdown

slowly

Dictionary meaning

Without speed, 'slow' is sometimes used informally for 'slowly'.

Examples

  • They spoke slowly to be better understood.

Synonyms: tardily

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