The man walked slowly along the busy sidewalk.

Meaning: This sentence describes a man who is moving forward by putting one foot in front of the other at a low speed or pace on a path for people to walk on, usually next to a road that is full of activity or people.

Choice of Words: Walked means to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other. Slowly means at a low speed or pace. Busy means full of activity or people. Sidewalk means a path for people to walk on, usually next to a road.

Alternative Expressions

A man was ambling down the bustling walkway.

Meaning: This sentence conveys the same meaning as the first sentence but uses different words to describe the man's movement and the environment.

Choice of Words: A man refers to any male person. Ambling means to walk at a relaxed and unhurried pace. Down indicates a downward direction, which is not applicable here but is often used figuratively to describe movement along a path. The bustling walkway refers to a busy pedestrian path with a lot of activity.

A gentleman strolled leisurely along the crowded pavement.

Meaning: This sentence provides a more formal and sophisticated description of a man walking along a crowded pedestrian path.

Choice of Words: A gentleman refers to a man who is polite and well-mannered. Strolled means to walk in a relaxed and unhurried manner, often for pleasure. Leisurely emphasizes the slow and relaxed pace of walking. Along suggests movement parallel to something, in this case, the pavement. The crowded pavement refers to a paved surface designated for pedestrians that is busy with people.

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