Comparatively
Comparatively adverb - In a relative manner; by comparison to something else.
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Synonyms for Comparatively
Gradually and comparatively are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Comparatively".
Gradually
Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.
Comparatively and gradually are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Comparatively" instead an adverb "Gradually".
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Related pairs
- somewhat and comparatively
- somewhat and gradually
- practically and comparatively
- practically and gradually
- just and comparatively
- just and gradually
- little and comparatively
- little and gradually
- moderately and comparatively
- moderately and gradually
- partially and comparatively
- partially and gradually
- rarely and comparatively
- rarely and gradually
Both words in one sentence
- But, gradually, she really starts to become homesick for her (comparatively) simpler life in Philadelphia.
Source: Celebrity Is Overrated -
The British Talk To FRANK service originated as a comparatively neutral source of information about drugs, but gradually started becoming more and more Anvilicious in their advertising.
Source: Drugs Are Bad - It's just East (and South) of Soho and has Covent Garden - Times Square's super empty sister (comparatively) - and Piccadilly Circus, which is gradually becoming Times Square with a load more red buses and fewer tall buildings.
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