Elephant walked slowly.

Meaning: This means that the elephant was moving at a low speed.

Choice of Words: Elephant is a large animal with a long trunk. Walked means to move at a slow pace. Slowly means at a low speed.

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The elephant moved at a leisurely pace.

Meaning: This means that the elephant was walking slowly and calmly, not in a hurry.

Choice of Words: Elephant is the large, gray animal with a trunk and tusks. Moved means to change position or location. Leisurely means to move slowly and without rushing. Pace means the speed or rate of movement. When you put them together, "The elephant moved at a leisurely pace" means that the elephant was walking slowly.

The elephant ambled along.

Meaning: This means that the elephant was walking slowly and calmly, not in a hurry.

Choice of Words: Elephant is the large, gray animal with a trunk and tusks. Ambled means to walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace. When you put them together, "The elephant ambled along" means that the elephant was walking slowly and without rushing.

The elephant plodded forward.

Meaning: This means that the elephant was walking slowly and with effort, not in a hurry.

Choice of Words: Elephant is the large, gray animal with a trunk and tusks. Plodded means to walk or move heavily and slowly. Forward means in the direction ahead. When you put them together, "The elephant plodded forward" means that the elephant was walking slowly and heavily.

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