Slowly
Example: He walks slowly because he is tired
Definition
"Slowly" is an adverb that describes performing an action at a low speed or with deliberate care. For example, in the phrase 'He walks slowly because he is tired,' it indicates that the walking is done at a gentle, unhurried pace.
Etymology
The word "slowly" comes from the adjective "slow" combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly." "Slow" originates from Old English "slaw," meaning sluggish or inactive. Did you know? The suffix "-ly" transforms adjectives into adverbs, making "slowly" mean 'in a slow manner.'
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"Slowly" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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