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slowly

adverb

without speed (‘slow’ is sometimes used informally for ‘slowly’)

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
LO
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈsləʊli

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Definitions

adverb

  1. without speed (‘slow’ is sometimes used informally for ‘slowly’)

    “he spoke slowly”

adverb

  1. in music

    “Play this lento, please”

In context

Example Sentences

he spoke slowly
go easy here — the road is slippery
glaciers move tardily
please go slow so I can see the sights
Play this lento, please

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