Gradually
Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.
Methodically and gradually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Methodically" instead an adverb "Gradually".
Methodically
Methodically adverb - In a methodical manner.
Gradually and methodically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Methodically".
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