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gradually

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrædʒuəli]

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Learn how to use gradually in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce gradually

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrædʒuəli]

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