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asteittain — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gradually adverb Slowly, in small steps over time, rather than all at once.
  • piecemeal adj Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.
  • step by step adverb By moving through one stage at a time, in a fixed order, so that nothing is skipped.

Senses

asteittain is used for these senses in English:

  • by degrees In gradual steps; bit by bit.
  • gradually In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
  • piecemeal Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.
  • step by step Gradually and steadily.

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