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Slowly but surely Meaning in English

expression

SLOH-lee but SHUR-lee
sl-OH-lee but SHAW-lee

التعريف

Describes making progress in a steady, consistent way, even if it is not fast.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This expression is neutral in formality and often appears in spoken and written contexts to encourage or describe steady progress. Usually emphasizes perseverance rather than speed, often seen with processes or goals that take time.

جمل نموذجية

He is learning English slowly but surely.

basic

The plants are growing slowly but surely.

basic

We are getting closer to our goal slowly but surely.

basic

"Don’t worry," she said, "we’ll finish the project slowly but surely."

natural

The city is changing slowly but surely every year.

natural

My savings are growing slowly but surely—I'm proud of my progress.

natural