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gradually

gradually

Meaning of gradually

English

little by little

中文

一点一点地,缓慢地

gradually

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈɡrædʒuəli/
American English
/ˈɡrædʒuəli/

gradually with Chinese translation

gradually usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

The weather has gradually gotten warmer.

天气逐渐变暖了。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He gradually learned to swim.

他逐渐学会了游泳。

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between gradually, step by step, and progressively

S
🇬🇧English
step by step

In stages, one after another

B1often

ENFollow the recipe step by step.

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
progressively

Formal: more and more over time

B2rare word

ENThe questions get progressively harder.

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gradually belongs to the topic "Gradual Change →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does gradually mean?

little by little

How do you pronounce gradually?

gradually is pronounced [ˈɡrædʒuəli].

How is gradually used in a sentence?

天气逐渐变暖了。 Translation: The weather has gradually gotten warmer.

Is gradually part of Gradual Change vocabulary?

Yes, gradually can be learned in the Gradual Change topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is gradually part of Manner vocabulary?

Yes, gradually can be learned in the Manner topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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