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Gradually ˈɡrædʒuəli Adverb Bre Weather Improved Children Began

Word gradually
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈɡrædʒuəli / NAmE / ˈɡrædʒuəli /
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  • the weather gradually improved.
  • gradually, the children began to understand.
  • women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process.
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gradually

(adverb)BrE / ˈɡrædʒuəli / NAmE / ˈɡrædʒuəli /
  1. slowly, over a long period of time
    • The weather gradually improved.
    • Gradually, the children began to understand.
    • Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process.
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