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Gradually

adverb

/ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Meaning

slowly and steadily over a period of time

Slowly and steadily, taking place step by step.

The weather gradually became warmer in spring.

She gradually improved her English over the year.

slowly, progressively, steadily, step by step

Entry 1

slowly, progressively, steadily, step by step

Entry 2

slowly, steadily, progressively, step by step

suddenly, abruptly, immediately, instantly

Entry 1

suddenly, abruptly, immediately, instantly

Entry 2

suddenly, abruptly

gradually increase, gradually improve, gradually decline, gradually change

Entry 1

gradually increase, gradually improve, gradually decline, gradually change

Entry 2

gradually increase, gradually change, gradually improve, gradually decline

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

into separate parts; apart

continuously over a period of time; always

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

maybe, or in a way that is not certain

from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place