Gradually and Spotty

Gradually

Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Spotty

Spotty adjective - Lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence.

Gradually and spotty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adjective "Spotty".

Nearby Words: spotted, spotter, spotting
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