gradually

Definition

Examples

Sales have gradually improved since we launched the new product.

Word Family

Synonyms

• slowlywithout speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
• steadilyat a steady rate or pace
• progressivelyadvancing in amount or intensity

Collocations

• Easy increase gradually
  to make or become greater regarding gradually
• Medium gradually phase out
  describing gradually phase out (in a gradual manner)
• Hard deteriorate gradually
  to deteriorate gradually, meaning to become worse or disintegrate
• Very Hard dawn gradually upon
  to dawn gradually upon, meaning to become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions