gradually

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas langsam über einen gewissen Zeitraum hinweg oder schrittweise geschieht. Es beschreibt einen Prozess oder eine Veränderung, die in kleinen aufeinanderfolgenden Schritten und nicht auf einmal erfolgt.

An adverb meaning 'slowly over a period of time' or 'by degrees.' It describes a process or change that happens in small, incremental steps rather than all at once.

1. Slowly over timeA2formal

   In a gradual manner; happening slowly or by degrees over a period of time.

   Allmählich

   • The weather gradually became warmer as spring arrived.
   • She gradually improved her English skills through daily practice.
   • The city gradually expanded over the centuries.

   Synonymebit by bitlittle by littlepiecemealprogressivelyslowlystep by step

   Antonymeabruptlyimmediatelyinstantlysuddenly

2. Step by stepB1formal

   Proceeding in small, incremental steps rather than all at once.

   Schritt für Schritt

   • He gradually introduced new policies to the company.
   • The patient's health gradually recovered after the surgery.
   • They gradually built up their savings over many years.

   Synonymebit by bitlittle by littlepiecemealprogressivelystep by step

   Antonymeabruptlyimmediatelyinstantaneouslysuddenly