Word GRADUALLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
gradually
🇺🇸 [ˈɡrædʒuəli]
Meanings
In a gradual manner, happening or changing slowly over time. It refers to a process that occurs step by step, without sudden changes.
Examples
- The weather gradually became warmer as spring approached.
- He gradually adjusted to the new work environment.
- The company is gradually increasing its market share.
Synonyms
slowly
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steadily
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progressively
Antonyms
quickly
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suddenly
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abruptly