Gradually and Plainly

Gradually

Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Plainly

Plainly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Gradually and plainly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Plainly".

Nearby Words: plain, plainness
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