gradually
gb/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli/ us/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli/
A2
英語
~ 2400
語義
0件の語義
adverb
A2
property
1
Slowly, over a period of time
Happening slowly, step by step, not all at once.
用法パターン：
[something] happens gradually
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'gradually' with 'eventually'. 'Gradually' describes the manner of change over time, while 'eventually' means 'in the end'.
類義語
slowly (Focuses only on speed, without necessarily implying a steady process.)
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steadily (Emphasizes a smooth and continuous process without sudden changes.)
対義語
suddenly (Implies happening all at once, without warning or a slow build-up.)
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abruptly (Emphasizes a sharp and unexpected change or stop.)
コロケーション
gradually increase
|gradually decrease
|gradually improve
|gradually change
|gradually fade
テーマ
time
|change
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Temperatures will gradually rise over the next few days.
- She gradually realized that she had made a mistake.
- The old building is gradually falling into ruin.
- His strength gradually returned after the illness.
- The noise gradually faded until it was gone.
学習者向け例文
- The sun gradually went down.
- He gradually learned to speak English.
- The baby gradually stopped crying.
- My city is gradually getting bigger.
- She gradually became more confident.
文法
表現
gradually but surely
1/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli bˈʌt ʃˈʊɹli/
fixed phrase
Slowly yet certainly happening
Slowly, but certain to happen or succeed.
例文
- The company is gradually but surely expanding into new markets.
- Gradually but surely, her health improved after the surgery.