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gradual

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡrædʒuəl/

gradual means: Happening slowly through small changes or steps.

adjective

SLOW CHANGEB2

Happening slowly through small changes or steps.

  • There was a gradual rise in prices.
  • Her recovery was gradual but steady.
  • The path follows a gradual slope up the hill.

Similar words: slow, progressive

Opposites: sudden, abrupt

Common phrases: gradual change, gradual increase, gradual recovery, gradual slope

Questions about gradual

What does gradual mean?

Happening slowly through small changes or steps.

What is gradual in other languages?

Türkçe: kademeli · Español: gradual · Français: progressif · Deutsch: allmählich · Italiano: graduale · 日本語: 徐々の

How do you pronounce gradual?

It is pronounced /ˈɡrædʒuəl/.

How do you use gradual in a sentence?

There was a gradual rise in prices. Her recovery was gradual but steady.

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