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Quickly vs. Slowly

By Muazma Batool — Published on March 24, 2023

Difference Between Quickly and Slowly

Quickly

Moving or functioning rapidly and energetically; speedy
an animal that is quick enough to escape most predators.

Slowly

Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed
a slow train.
slow walkers.

Quickly

Learning, thinking, or understanding with speed and dexterity; bright
a quick mind.

Slowly

Marked by a retarded tempo
a slow waltz.

Quickly

Perceiving or responding with speed and sensitivity; keen
quick reflexes.

Slowly

Taking or requiring a long time
the slow job of making bread.

Quickly

Reacting immediately and sharply
a quick temper.

Slowly

Taking more time than is usual
a slow worker.
slow progress in the peace negotiations.

Quickly

Occurring, achieved, or acquired in a relatively brief period of time
a quick rise through the ranks.
a quick profit.

Slowly

Allowing movement or action only at a low speed
a slow track.
a slow infield.

Quickly

Done or occurring immediately
a quick inspection. ].

Slowly

Registering a time or rate behind or below the correct one
a slow clock.

Quickly

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

Slowly

Lacking in promptness or willingness; not precipitate
They were slow to accept our invitation.

Quickly

Very soon.
If we go this way, we'll get there quickly.

Slowly

Characterized by a low volume of sales or transactions
Business was slow today.

Quickly

Speedily; with haste or celerity; soon; without delay; quick.

Slowly

Lacking liveliness or interest; boring
a slow party.

Quickly

with rapid movements;
he works quickly

Slowly

Not having or exhibiting intellectual or mental quickness
a slow learner.

Quickly

with little or no delay;
the rescue squad arrived promptly
come here, quick!

Slowly

Only moderately warm; low
a slow oven.

Quickly

without taking pains;
he looked cursorily through the magazine

Slowly

So as to fall behind the correct time or rate
The watch runs slow.

Slowly

At a low speed
Go slow!.

Slowly

To make slow or slower.

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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