gradually
adverbHow many syllables in gradually?
There are 4 syllables in the word gradually.How to pronounce gradually:
Definition of gradually:
- gradually (adverb):
- gradually
- in a gradual manner.
Synonyms for gradually:
bit by bit
by degrees
drop by drop
evenly
gently
gradationally
inch by inch
increasingly
little by little
moderately
piece by piece
piecemeal
progressively
slowly
steadily
step by step
unhurriedly
Antonyms for gradually:
abruptly
all at once
all of a sudden
immediately
precipitately
precipitously
suddenly
unanticipatedly
unceremoniously
unexpectedly
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