Gradually
Example: The empire gradually expanded its territory over several decades.
Definition
"Gradually" is an adverb that describes the process of something happening slowly and steadily over a period of time. It indicates a change or development that occurs little by little rather than suddenly or abruptly, as in 'The empire gradually expanded its territory over several decades.'
Etymology
The word "gradually" comes from the Latin adjective 'gradualis,' meaning 'step by step,' derived from 'gradus,' which means 'step.' Did you know? The concept behind "gradually" reflects the idea of moving forward one step at a time, emphasizing slow and steady progress.
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"Gradually" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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