Gradually
Example: The system improves gradually over several months
Definition
"Gradually" is an adverb describing a process that happens slowly and steadily over a period of time. It indicates that changes or improvements occur step by step rather than suddenly or all at once, as in the phrase: The system improves gradually over several months.
Etymology
The word "gradually" comes from the Latin word 'gradus,' meaning 'step.' It evolved through Old French 'graduel' and later English usage, reflecting the idea of taking things one step at a time. Did you know? The word implies a progression much like climbing stairs step by step.
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"Gradually" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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