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gradually Synonyms

Another word for gradually

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a gradual way; slowly; by degrees or small steps over a period of time.

Usage Example

"As spring approached, the days little by little grew longer and warmer."

Strongest
little by little
step by step
bit by bit
by degrees
Strong
slowly
progressively
steadily
incrementally
inch by inch
piecemeal

Opposites of gradually

The opposite of gradually shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

suddenly
all at once
all of a sudden
abruptly
instantly
precipitously
immediately
rapidly
See all opposites of gradually

• Nearby Words

gradient
grading
gradual
gradually
graduate
graduated
graduation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gradually. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gradually
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