gradually
/ˈɡrædʒuəli/
grad · u · al · ly
ˈɡrædʒ · u · ə · li
English Definition
adv. slowly over a period of time
Significado en Español
gradualmente
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Example Sentence
The pain gradually faded away.
疼痛逐渐消退了。
Synonyms
slowly
steadily
progressively
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “gradually”:
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A
incrementally
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B
abruptly
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C
suddenly
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D
instantly
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A — incrementally.
“gradually” means adv. slowly over a period of time
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The thick morning fog ______ lifted, slowly revealing the green hills below.
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A
suddenly
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B
instantly
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C
abruptly
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D
gradually
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D — gradually.
“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.
How do you use “gradually” in a sentence?
The pain gradually faded away. (疼痛逐渐消退了。)
What are synonyms for “gradually”?
slowly, steadily, progressively — all close in meaning to gradually (adv. slowly over a period of time).
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.
