Gradually and Gradual

Gradually

Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Gradual

Gradual adjective - Proceeding or changing by steps or degrees.

Gradually and gradual are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adjective "Gradual".

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