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STEP BY STEP

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a gradual manner

Example:

the snake moved gradually toward its victim

Synonyms:

bit by bit; gradually; step by step

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

Proceeding in steps

Example:

the voltage was increased stepwise

Synonyms:

step by step; stepwise

Classified under:

Adverbs

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