gradually
In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowlyIn a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
» The ship gradually came in sight.
Das Schiff kam allmählich in Sicht. — samueldora
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2 sensesIn a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
nach und nach, allmählich, stufenweise
постепе́нноpostepénno
поступо́воpostupóvo, пово́ліpovóli
in a gradual manner
(obsolete)By degrees
Examples
210 sentencesThe ship gradually came in sight.
deDas Schiff kam allmählich in Sicht. — samueldora
Their friendship gradually turned into love.
ruИх дружба постепенно переросла в любовь. — marafon
deAus ihrer Freundschaft wurde allmählich Liebe. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom's eyesight has gradually gotten worse.
ruЗрение Тома постепенно ухудшилось. — odexed
Tom's hearing has gradually gotten worse.
My hearing has gradually gotten worse.
Translations
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Forms
more gradually, most gradually| Comparative | more gradually Lesson |
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| Superlative | most gradually |
regular
Synonyms
21 synonyms- in a gradual manner:bit by bitstep by step
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb