Gradual and Lingering

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Gradual adjective - Proceeding or changing by steps or degrees.

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Lingering and gradual are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lingering" instead an adjective "Gradual".

Nearby Words: graduate, gradually, gradation, graduation, gradualism

Lingering noun - The act of tarrying.

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Gradual and lingering are semantically related. You can use "Gradual" instead an adjective "Lingering".

Nearby Words: linger, lingered, lingerer

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