Rapidly vs. Slowly — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Rapidly and Slowly
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Rapidly
Moving, acting, or occurring with great speed. ]
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Slowly
Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed
A slow train.
Slow walkers.
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Rapidly
With speed; in a rapid manner.
She packed her case rapidly and hurried out.
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Slowly
Marked by a retarded tempo
A slow waltz.
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Rapidly
In a rapid manner.
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Slowly
Taking or requiring a long time
The slow job of making bread.
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Rapidly
With rapid movements;
He works quickly
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Slowly
Taking more time than is usual
A slow worker.
Slow progress in the peace negotiations.
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Slowly
Allowing movement or action only at a low speed
A slow track.
A slow infield.
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Slowly
Registering a time or rate behind or below the correct one
A slow clock.
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Slowly
Lacking in promptness or willingness; not precipitate
They were slow to accept our invitation.
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Slowly
Characterized by a low volume of sales or transactions
Business was slow today.
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Slowly
Lacking liveliness or interest; boring
A slow party.
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Slowly
Not having or exhibiting intellectual or mental quickness
A slow learner.
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Slowly
Only moderately warm; low
A slow oven.
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Slowly
So as to fall behind the correct time or rate
The watch runs slow.
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Slowly
At a low speed
Go slow!.
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Slowly
To make slow or slower.
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Slowly
To delay; retard.
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Slowly
To become slow or slower.
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Slowly
(manner) At a slow pace.
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Slowly
In a slow manner; moderately; not rapidly; not early; not rashly; not readly; tardly.
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Slowly
Without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly');
He spoke slowly
Go easy here--the road is slippery
Glaciers move tardily
Please go slow so I can see the sights
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Slowly
In music;
Play this lento, please
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