gradually
gb/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli/ us/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli/
A2
영어
~ 2400
의미
의미 0개
adverb
A2
property
1
Slowly, over a period of time
Happening slowly, step by step, not all at once.
사용 패턴：
[something] happens gradually
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'gradually' with 'eventually'. 'Gradually' describes the manner of change over time, while 'eventually' means 'in the end'.
유의어
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.)
반의어
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.)
연어
gradually increase
|gradually decrease
|gradually improve
|gradually change
|gradually fade
주제
time
|change
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
문법
표현
gradually but surely
1/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli bˈʌt ʃˈʊɹli/
fixed phrase
Slowly yet certainly happening
Slowly, but certain to happen or succeed.
예문
- The company is gradually but surely expanding into new markets.
- Gradually but surely, her health improved after the surgery.