Meaning & use
gradually
In a slow, steady way over a period of time rather than suddenly.
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The sky gradually darkened as storm clouds rolled in from the west.
Her confidence grew gradually after months of practicing in front of small audiences.
A note on using this word
Gradually pairs naturally with verbs of change such as increase, fade, or improve to stress a slow, continuous process.
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