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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

  1. phrase At the arranged or expected time, neither early nor late.
  2. adjective Happening or delivered by the agreed deadline, especially as a measure of reliability.

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