Gradually and Tardy

Gradually

Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.

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

Nearby Words: gradual, gradation, gradualism

Tardy

Tardy adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Gradually and tardy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Tardy".

Nearby Words: tardily, tardiness
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