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slowly (adverb)

At a slow speed.

💬 Example

"The snail moved slowly across the path."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Slow-ly' Snail. The 'ly' at the end is like the snail's trail on the ground.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'slow' as an adverb in formal writing. → He walked slowly.

Saying 'more slower' for comparison. → He walks more slowly than I do.

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