Slowly vs. Steadily — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Slowly and Steadily
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Slowly
Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed
A slow train.
Slow walkers.
Steadily
Firm in position or place; fixed.
Slowly
Marked by a retarded tempo
A slow waltz.
Steadily
Direct and unfaltering; sure.
Slowly
Taking or requiring a long time
The slow job of making bread.
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Steadily
Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform
A steady increase in value.
A steady breeze.
Slowly
Taking more time than is usual
A slow worker.
Slow progress in the peace negotiations.
Steadily
Not easily excited or upset
Steady nerves.
Slowly
Allowing movement or action only at a low speed
A slow track.
A slow infield.
Steadily
Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast.
Slowly
Registering a time or rate behind or below the correct one
A slow clock.
Steadily
Reliable; dependable.
Slowly
Lacking in promptness or willingness; not precipitate
They were slow to accept our invitation.
Steadily
Temperate; sober.
Slowly
Characterized by a low volume of sales or transactions
Business was slow today.
Steadily
To make or become steady.
Slowly
Lacking liveliness or interest; boring
A slow party.
Steadily
Used to direct a helmsman to keep a ship's head in the same direction
Steady as she goes!.
Slowly
Not having or exhibiting intellectual or mental quickness
A slow learner.
Steadily
The person whom one dates regularly, usually exclusively.
Slowly
Only moderately warm; low
A slow oven.
Steadily
In a steady manner; with a steady progression.
Slowly
So as to fall behind the correct time or rate
The watch runs slow.
Steadily
In a steady manner.
Slowly
At a low speed
Go slow!.
Steadily
At a steady rate or pace;
His interest eroded steadily
Slowly
To make slow or slower.
Steadily
In a steady manner;
He could still walk steadily
Slowly
To delay; retard.
Slowly
To become slow or slower.
Slowly
(manner) At a slow pace.
Slowly
In a slow manner; moderately; not rapidly; not early; not rashly; not readly; tardly.
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
Slowly
In music;
Play this lento, please
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