Gradually and Immediately

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Gradually

Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.
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Immediately is an antonym for gradually in soon topic.
Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Immediately

Immediately adverb - Without delay.
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Gradually is an antonym for immediately in at once topic.
Nearby Words: immediate, immediacy
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  • Film / 50/50 The film takes place over several months, and the chemo gradually makes the already thin Adam gaunt and pale, but not immediately.
    Source: Film / 50/50
  • The reason for this is simple: Whereas every other General likes to take their time mocking your feeble attempts in the early game and gradually ramping up the level of force they use against you, Alexander comes at you full-force, immediately, when you are still at your weakest.
    Source: Reality Ensues / Video Games
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