The old man walked slowly down the street.

Meaning: This means the old man was moving forward on foot at a low speed.

Choice of Words: Walked is a simple verb that describes the act of moving forward on foot. Slowly is an adverb that means at a low speed or pace. When you put them together, "Walked slowly" describes the old man's deliberate and unhurried gait.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The old man walked slowly down the quiet street.
• The old man walked slowly down the cobblestone street.
• The old man slowly walked down the street.
• The old man slowly walked down the cobblestone street.
• The old man slowly walked down the quiet, cobblestone street.
• The old man slowly walked down the quiet street.
• The old man walked slowly and carefully down the street.
• The old man walked slowly down the street, leaning on his cane.
• The old man walked slowly across the street.
• The old man slowly walked along the cobblestone street.