gradually
/ˈɡrædʒuəli/
grad · u · al · ly
ˈɡrædʒ · u · ə · li
English Definition
adv. slowly over a period of time
Significado en Español
gradualmente
Show meaning in
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “gradually”:
-
A
incrementally
-
B
abruptly
-
C
suddenly
-
D
instantly
Show answer
A — incrementally.
“gradually” means adv. slowly over a period of time
Common questions about “gradually”
What does “gradually” mean?
gradually — adv. slowly over a period of time. In Chinese: 逐渐地.
How do you pronounce “gradually”?
gradually is pronounced /ˈɡrædʒuəli/. It breaks into 4 syllables: grad · u · al · ly.
Is “gradually” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. gradually appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
