Gradually and Precipitously

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Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

Usage example: add the sugar to the beaten egg whites gradually to make the meringue

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Precipitously is an antonym for gradually.

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Precipitously adverb - With excessive or careless speed.

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Gradually is an antonym for precipitously.

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