Gradually and Rapidly

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Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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Rapidly is an antonym for gradually.

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Rapidly adverb - With great speed.

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Gradually is an antonym for rapidly.

Nearby Words: rapid, rapidity

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