What is another word for advances slowly?
Pronunciation: [ɐdvˈansɪz slˈə͡ʊli] (IPA) 
When it comes to describing something that progresses gradually, there are several synonyms for the phrase "advances slowly." Some of these include "moves sluggishly," "crawls," "proceeds at a snail's pace," "drags on," "creeps," "slogs," "plods," "limps," "lags behind," "comes along gradually," "takes its time," and "prolongs." All of these phrases suggest a slow, tedious, and often frustrating pace, indicating that progress is happening, but it is happening slowly. Whether you are describing a person, an object, or a process, these synonyms can help you to convey the slow, gradual nature of whatever it is you are describing.
