gradually

/ˈgrædʒwəli/
/ˈgrædʒəli/
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Definitions of gradually
  1. adverb
    in a gradual manner
    “the snake moved gradually toward its victim”
    synonyms: bit by bit, step by step
Pronunciation
US
/ˈgrædʒwəli/
UK
/ˈgrædʒəli/
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