Slowly is an adverb that we use to describe slow progress or slow movement. Let’s take a look at what authentic expressions “slowly” besides slowly.
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1 At a slow pace
Slow
We use this phrase to describe something or someone doing or moving slowly.
They are going at a slow pace with the investigation to ensure they don’t make a mistake.
They are going at a slow pace with the investigation to ensure they don’t make a mistake.
They are going slowly to ensure they are accurate.
2 Without worrying
It means doing something unurgent.
He continued to walk across the street without worrying or showing little regard for his safety.
He continued to cross the street slowly, and did not care about his safety at all.
3 Unhurriedly
Slowly
This is an adverb used to describe doing something leisurely and freely.
She unhurriedly delivered her speech, in an effort to delay the vote.
She calmly delivered her speech, trying to postpone the vote.
4 Steadily
steadily
We often use this adverb to describe how something or someone moves and moves in a regular and controlled way.
The results show we have steadily improved our market share.
The results show that our market share has steadily improved.
5 At a leisurely pace
We often use this adverb to describe how something or someone moves and moves in an easy and slow way.
Frank was in no hurry to get home and walked at a leisurely pace.
Frank was not in a hurry to go home, he walked slowly.
6 At a snail's pace
This is a slang term used to describe something progressing in a very slow and thoughtful way.
The committee is moving at a snail's pace and is no hurry to make a decision on my request.
The committee is moving slowly and is not in a hurry to make a decision on my request.
7 Slowly but surely
steadily
We use this phrase to describe something that has made slow and clear progress. We often use it to emphasize that something is happening or being completed, even if something is not progressing or being completed very quickly.
I can ensure you that we are moving slowly but surely to process your paperwork. These things take time.
I can ensure you that we are moving slowly but surely to process your paperwork. These things take time.
8 Gradually
Gradually
We often use this word to describe how something progresses in a long and small stage, rather than finishing it immediately.
He gradually moved the company through the crisis and is now considered the best candidate for the CEO position.
He gradually moved the company through the crisis and is now considered the best candidate for the CEO position.
He gradually moved the company through the crisis and is now considered the best candidate for the CEO position.
He is now considered the best candidate for the CEO position.
He is gradually regarded as the best candidate for the CEO position.
9 Bit by bittml1
This is an idiom, we use it to describe how to complete a certain thing or how someone completes a task step by step.
Bit by bit we will get to the bottom of who committed the crime.
Slowly, we will figure out who committed the crime.
10 Little by little
Gradually
We use this to describe a process of gradually changing quantities.
Little by little people will understand how and why we need to make these changes.
Gradually, people will understand how and why we need to make these changes.
Gradually, people will understand how and why we need to make these changes.
11 Step by step
Step by step
This phrase is used to describe how something or someone completes tasks or actions from one stage to another in a careful, programmatic way.
We need to take things step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take measures step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take things step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take things step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take measures step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take measures step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take steps step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take steps step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take steps step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take steps step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take steps step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.
We need to take steps step by step, our customers are happy.
We need to take steps step by step, our customers are happy.
We need to take steps step by step, our customers are happy.
We need to take steps step by step, our customers are happy.
Step by step, our customers are happy.
We need to take steps, our customers are happy.
Step by step, our customers are happy.
Step by step, our customers are happy.
Step by step, our customers are happy.
Step by step, our customers are happy.
Step by step, our customers are happy.
Step by step, our customers are happy.
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Source: Hujiang English
