Gradually and Naturally

Gradually

Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Naturally

Naturally adverb - In a natural or normal manner.

Gradually and naturally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Naturally".

Both words in one sentence

  • Feuding Families Prince Doran and Oberyn naturally didn't take this too well and it gradually emerges that they conspired to return Viserys Targaryen to the throne and take their revenge for Elia and her children.
  • Naturally, the PCs have the opportunity to do this, and the atmosphere - and gradually revealed backstory - within the dungeon strongly emphasise Durlag's BSOD.
  • Franchise / Star Wars The technology gradually gets more dated-looking as the prequels progress too, naturally because it's supposed to tie itself in with the Original Trilogy.
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