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- pronunciation:
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If something is gradual, it happens little by little over time. It doesn't happen quickly or suddenly or with big changes. In the evening, the sky becomes dark in a gradual way. It doesn't suddenly change from light to dark.
The leaves showed a gradual change in color as the seasons changed.- antonyms:
- abrupt, sharp, steep
- similar words:
- even, gentle, orderly, regular
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| derivations: |
gradually (adv.), gradualness (n.) |
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