progressively — in a way that happens gradually over a period of time
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that happens gradually over a period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈɡresɪvli/
Korean meaning: 점진적으로, 단계적으로
Korean pronunciation: 프러**그레**시블리
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's eyesight is getting progressively worse, so now she reads with a magnifying glass the size of a dinner plate.
- The homework assignments became progressively harder throughout the semester.
- He progressively lost interest in social media and now only checks it once a month.
progressively
ADVERB//prəˈɡresɪvli//
in a way that happens gradually over a period of time
in a way that happens gradually over a period of time
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Origin
From Latin 'progressus' (past participle of 'progredi', meaning 'to go forward'), combined with the suffix '-ive' (forming adjectives) and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
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“My grandmother's eyesight is getting progressively worse, so now she reads with a magnifying glass the size of a dinner plate.”
“The homework assignments became progressively harder throughout the semester.”
“He progressively lost interest in social media and now only checks it once a month.”
“The cake layers got progressively smaller, making it look like a delicious pyramid.”
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