gradually
Pronunciation: [ˈɡrædʒuəli]
Word
Context: "change"
(adverb) when something happens little by little or slowly over time. It's like when you grow taller; you don't get taller all at once, but a little bit each day.
Example
She gradually improved her grades throughout the school year.
Example
He didn't gradually get better; in fact, his performance worsened quickly.
Example
How gradually do you think the weather will change this spring?
Context: "learning"
(adverb) when you learn or understand something step by step over time. It's like when you learn to ride a bike; you start with training wheels and then take them off when you're ready.
Example
They gradually learned to communicate better with each other.
Example
She didn't gradually learn the piano; she quit before she could play any songs.
Example
What skills can you gradually learn with practice?
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