gradual

As nouns the difference between gradual and crescendo

is that gradual is (roman catholic church) an antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps while crescendo is (music) an instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ).

As a adjective gradual

is proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow.

As a verb crescendo is

to increase in intensity, to reach or head for a crescendo.

As nouns the difference between gradual and work

is that gradual is (roman catholic church) an antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps while work is (uncountable) labour, employment, occupation, job.

As a adjective gradual

is proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow.

As a verb work is

to do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

Gradual is a synonym of slow.

As adjectives the difference between gradual and slow

is that gradual is proceeding by steps or small degrees; advancing step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow while slow is taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.

As nouns the difference between gradual and slow

is that gradual is (roman catholic church) an antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps while slow is someone who is slow; a sluggard.

As a verb slow is

to make (something) run, move, etc less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

As a adverb slow is

slowly.