nach und nach — meaning in English
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English meaning
- gradually adverb Slowly, in small steps over time, rather than all at once.
- on time phrase At the arranged or expected time, neither early nor late.
- step by step adverb By moving through one stage at a time, in a fixed order, so that nothing is skipped.
Senses
nach und nach is used for these senses in English:
- bit by bit A small amount at a time
- gradually In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
- on time By installments, payments over a period of time.
- step by step Gradually and steadily.
on time — full definition
- phrase At the arranged or expected time, neither early nor late.
- adjective Happening or delivered by the agreed deadline, especially as a measure of reliability.