Gradual
adjective
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
Gradual means something that happens slowly over time, like when a flower grows a little bit every day instead of all at once.
Examples
- The sun set gradually, changing the sky from blue to orange.
- My plants grew gradually, getting taller every week.
- Learning to ride a bike is a gradual process that takes practice.
Synonyms
slow
steady
little by little
slowly
bit by bit
Antonyms
sudden
fast
quick
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