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gradually

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡrædʒuəli/

gradually means: Slowly, through small changes over a period of time.

adverb

LITTLE BY LITTLEB1

Slowly, through small changes over a period of time.

  • The weather gradually improved.
  • She gradually became more confident.
  • The sound of their voices is gradually fading away.

Similar words: little by little, slowly, bit by bit

Opposites: suddenly, abruptly

Common phrases: gradually improve, gradually become something, gradually fade away

Questions about gradually

What does gradually mean?

Slowly, through small changes over a period of time.

What is gradually in other languages?

Türkçe: yavaş yavaş · Español: poco a poco · Français: peu à peu · Deutsch: allmählich · Italiano: gradualmente · 日本語: 徐々に

How do you pronounce gradually?

It is pronounced /ˈɡrædʒuəli/.

How do you use gradually in a sentence?

The weather gradually improved. She gradually became more confident.

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