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Gradually

🔄 Synonyms of "Gradually"

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WordDefinition
step by stepGradually and steadily.
bit by bitA small amount at a time

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WordDefinition
bit by bitA small amount at a time
step by stepGradually and steadily.
incrementallyIn an incremental fashion; by small changes.
progressivelyIn a progressive manner.
piecemealPiece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.
steadilyIn a steady manner; with a steady progression.
outAway from the inside or centre.
increasinglyIncreasing in amount or intensity.
step-by-stepnounProceeding from one step to the next in sequence.
slowly(manner) At a slow pace.
successivelyIn a serial or successive manner; one following another.
smoothlyin a smooth manner; smooth
eventuallyIn the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
sluggishlyIn a sluggish manner; responding or moving slowly.
subsequentlyFollowing, afterwards in either time or place.
continuallyIn regular or repeated succession; very often.
littleNot much.
violentlyTo an intense degree; extremely; strongly; intensely.
continuouslyWithout pause.
phasedverbOrganized or structured chronologically in phases

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