gradually

As an adverb gradually

is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

As an adjective consistent is

of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.

As a noun consistent is

objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

As adverbs the difference between gradually and moderately

is that gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly while moderately is in a moderate manner.

As adverbs the difference between gradually and significantly

is that gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly while significantly is in a significant manner or to a significant extent.

As adverbs the difference between gradually and modestly

is that gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly while modestly is in a modest manner.

As adverbs the difference between chronically and gradually

is that chronically is in a chronic manner, or to a chronic degree while gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

As an adjective steady

is firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

As a verb steady

is to stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.

As a noun steady

is (informal) a regular customer.

As an adverb gradually is

in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

As adverbs the difference between rapidly and gradually

is that rapidly is with speed; in a rapid manner while gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

As adverbs the difference between gradually and consequently

is that gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly while consequently is (conjunctive) as a result or consequence of something.

As adverbs the difference between slightly and gradually

is that slightly is slenderly; delicately while gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

As an adverb gradually

is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

As a proper noun little is

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