gradually

1. 1.

   in a gradual manner

   “the snake moved gradually toward its victim”

   Synonymsbit by bitstep by step

Questions about gradually

What does gradually mean?

gradually means "in a gradual manner".

How many syllables are in gradually?

gradually has 4 syllables: grad-u-al-ly. The stress falls on "grad". In IPA it is /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/.

What is another word for gradually?

Close synonyms include bit by bit, step by step. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is gradually a common word?

gradually is banded "Common" — everyday vocabulary in speech and writing. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.