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- [graj-oo-uh l]
- /ˈgrædʒ u əl/
- /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
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- [graj-oo-uh l]
- /ˈgrædʒ u əl/
Definitions of gradually word
- adjective gradually taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health. 1
- adjective gradually rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination: a gradual slope. 1
- noun gradually Ecclesiastical. (often initial capital letter) an antiphon sung between the Epistle and the Gospel in the Eucharistic service. a book containing the words and music of the parts of the liturgy that are sung by the choir. 1
- noun gradually In a gradual way; slowly; by degrees. 1
- adverb gradually little by little 1
- adverb gradually slowly 1
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Origin of gradually
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin graduālis pertaining to steps, graduāle the part of the service sung as the choir stood on the altar steps, equivalent to Latin gradu(s) step, grade + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Gradually
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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gradually popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gradually
adv gradually
- regularly — at regular times or intervals.
- increasingly — growing larger or greater; enlarging; augmenting.
- constantly — not changing or varying; uniform; regular; invariable: All conditions during the three experiments were constant.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
adverb gradually
adjective gradually
- by fits and starts — spasmodically; without concerted effort
Antonyms for gradually
adv gradually
- abruptly — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- intermittently — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
- suddenly — happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
- fastly — Securely.
adverb gradually
- rapidly — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
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