How do you use "gradually" in a sentence?

The weather gradually improved throughout the week. She gradually built up her confidence over time. The pain gradually subsided after taking the medicine.

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Q: What does "gradually" mean?

Slowly and steadily over time, in small stages Gradually means slowly and steadily, in small stages over time. It describes changes that happen little by little rather than suddenly. The adjective form is 'gradual.' Gradual change is often easier to adjust to than sudden change.

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意味: Slowly and steadily over time, in small stages

逐渐地，渐渐地

gradualmente, poco a poco

徐々に、だんだんと、次第に

서서히, 점차적으로, 차츰

Gradually means slowly and steadily, in small stages over time. It describes changes that happen little by little rather than suddenly. The adjective form is 'gradual.' Gradual change is often easier to adjust to than sudden change.

「gradually」意味着缓慢而稳定地，随着时间的推移一点一点地。它描述的是逐渐发生的变化，而不是突然发生的变化。

«Gradually» significa lenta y constantemente, en pequeñas etapas a lo largo del tiempo. Describe cambios que ocurren poco a poco en lugar de repentinamente.

「gradually」は、ゆっくりと着実に、時間をかけて少しずつという意味です。突然ではなく、少しずつ起こる変化を表します。

gradually는 시간에 걸쳐 천천히 꾸준하게, 작은 단계를 거쳐 변화하는 것을 의미한다. 갑자기가 아니라 조금씩 일어나는 변화를 표현한다. 형용사형은 'gradual'이다. 점진적인 변화는 갑작스러운 변화보다 적응하기 쉬운 경우가 많다.

例文

The weather gradually improved throughout the week.
天气在一周内逐渐好转。
El tiempo mejoró gradualmente a lo largo de la semana.
天気は週を通して徐々に改善した。
날씨가 한 주 내내 서서히 좋아졌다.
She gradually built up her confidence over time.
她随着时间的推移逐渐建立了自信。
Ella fue construyendo gradualmente su confianza con el tiempo.
彼女は時間をかけて徐々に自信をつけていった。
그녀는 시간이 지나면서 점차 자신감을 쌓아갔다.
The pain gradually subsided after taking the medicine.
服药后疼痛逐渐消退。
El dolor disminuyó gradualmente después de tomar la medicina.
薬を飲んだ後、痛みは徐々に治まった。
약을 먹은 후 통증이 서서히 가라앉았다.

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場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From 'gradual' + '-ly'. 'Gradual' comes from Medieval Latin 'gradualis' meaning 'proceeding by steps', from Latin 'gradus' (a step, degree). Related to 'grade', 'gradient', 'graduate', 'degrade', and 'progress'.

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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