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VocabJLPT N3

gradually

Adverb

Definitions

1. gradually
2. steadily

This adverb means gradually or little by little, describing a slow and steady change over time. It's often used to describe things like temperature rising slowly, someone's condition improving, or a situation gradually changing.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Look — the clouds are breaking and the stars are slowly coming out!

Sentence 2

Somehow, the unease in my chest gradually settled.

Sentence 3

Is it something you gradually get the hang of, the way work is done here?

Sentence 4

I cut back on dinner and my weight has been gradually dropping!

Sentence 5

Wait, it's already this late? The tiredness is gradually catching up with me!