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graduallyin a gradual way; slowly over a period of time

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a gradual way; slowly over a period of time

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrædʒuəli/

Korean meaning: 점차적으로, 서서히

Korean pronunciation: **그래**쥬얼리

Example Sentences

  • My coffee addiction gradually turned me into a zombie without my morning cup.
  • She gradually learned to speak Korean fluently.
  • The sunset gradually painted the sky in brilliant colors.

gradually

ADVERB

//ˈɡrædʒuəli//

in a gradual way; slowly over a period of time

gradually concept
💡 Concept

in a gradual way; slowly over a period of time

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gradually rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Growing gradually, eventually becoming naturally magnificent!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡrædʒuəli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡrædʒuəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootgrad
Suffix--ually

Origin

From Middle English and Old French 'graduel', derived from Latin 'gradualis' meaning 'relating to steps or degrees', which comes from 'gradus' meaning 'step' or 'degree'.

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🎵Rhyme

actuallyeventuallynaturally
actually
eventually
naturally

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My coffee addiction gradually turned me into a zombie without my morning cup.

She gradually learned to speak Korean fluently.

The sunset gradually painted the sky in brilliant colors.

😄 Fun example

My bank account balance is gradually approaching zero, just like my motivation on Monday mornings.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

slowlyprogressivelysteadilystep by stepbit by bit

Antonyms

suddenlyabruptlyimmediately

Related

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