gradually

• Advérbio que significa «lentamente ao longo do tempo» ou «aos poucos». Descreve um processo ou mudança que ocorre em pequenos passos sucessivos, e não de uma só vez.

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.

   Gradualmente

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

   Sinônimosbit by bitlittle by littlepiecemealprogressivelyslowlystep by step

   Antônimosabruptlyimmediatelyinstantlysuddenly

2. Step by stepB1formal

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

   Gradualmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbit by bitlittle by littlepiecemealprogressivelystep by step

   Antônimosabruptlyimmediatelyinstantaneouslysuddenly