Gradually and Leniently

Gradually

Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Leniently

Leniently adverb - In a permissively lenient manner.
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Synonyms for Leniently

Gradually and leniently are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Leniently".

Nearby Words: lenient, leniency, lenience
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