Gradually and Patchy

Gradually

Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Patchy

Patchy adjective - Irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc..

Gradually and patchy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adjective "Patchy".

Nearby Words: patchwork, patched, patching
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