CEFR A2

gradual

adjective

Meaning

Happening or moving slowly or by degrees.

Examples

There has been a gradual increase in the number of people working from home.
The company is planning a gradual withdrawal from the market.

Synonyms: slow, steady, progressive, stepwise

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gradual (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrædʒuəl/

Definition

Happening or moving slowly or by degrees.

Examples

There has been a gradual increase in the number of people working from home.
The company is planning a gradual withdrawal from the market.
We watched the gradual fading of the sunset colors.

How to Use gradual

gradual change (collocation): A slow transformation over time. — "The gradual change in fashion trends is interesting to observe."
gradual process (collocation): A sequence of actions or events that happen slowly. — "Learning a new language is a gradual process."
gradual withdrawal (collocation): The act of slowly removing something or someone from a situation. — "The gradual withdrawal of troops from the region was carefully planned."

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