Gradually
Steadily
Steadily adverb - At a steady rate or pace.
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Synonyms for Steadily
Gradually and steadily are semantically related. You can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Steadily".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- regularly and gradually
- regularly and steadily
- moderately and gradually
- moderately and steadily
- piecemeal and gradually
- piecemeal and steadily
- slowly and gradually
- slowly and steadily
- evenly and gradually
- evenly and steadily
- gently and gradually
- gently and steadily
- systematically and gradually
- systematically and steadily
Both words in one sentence
- Asuka gradually and steadily opened up to him, tried to get over her traumas, doubts, fears and resentment and finally fell in love with him.
Source: Defrosting Ice Queen - Officer Kurokawa steadily and gradually acquires better and more expensive weapons and armour from his 'connections' as the months of the year pass by, with no explanation as to why he didn't just bring out the high-grade stuff from the get-go.
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Nobunaga steadily gained territory on both the western and eastern fronts, gradually expanding his rule and solidifying his reputation as a ruthless and undaunted adversary.
Source: Useful Notes / Sengoku Period
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