He counted slowly to give her time.

Meaning: He said the numbers one by one, taking his time so she could hide before he found her.

Choice of Words: Counted means to say or write numbers in order, typically starting from one. Slowly means at a low speed or in a leisurely manner. Give means to transfer something to someone or make it available for them.

Alternative Expressions

He counted one number at a time to give her time.

Meaning: This sentence means the same as the first sentence, but it is more specific. It says that he said each number one at a time, taking his time so that she would have enough time to do something.

Choice of Words: Counted means to say the numbers in order, usually starting from one. One is the first number. At means in the place or position of. A is used before a word that starts with a consonant sound. Time is the amount of seconds, minutes, or hours that pass.

He said the numbers slowly so that she would have enough time.

Meaning: This sentence means the same as the first two sentences, but it is more detailed. It says that he spoke the numbers out loud, one at a time, taking his time so that she would have enough time to do something.

Choice of Words: Said means to speak words out loud. The is used before a noun to show that you are talking about a specific thing. Numbers are the words or symbols that we use to represent quantities. Slowly means to move or do something at a low speed, taking your time. So means for the purpose of or with the result that. That is used to introduce a clause. She is a pronoun that refers to a female person. Would is used to show that something is possible or likely to happen. Have means to own or possess something. Enough means as much as is needed. Time is the amount of seconds, minutes, or hours that pass.

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