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Gradually vs Progressively - What's the difference?

gradually | progressively |

As adverbs the difference between gradually and progressively

is that gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly while progressively is in a progressive manner.

gradually

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
  • (obsolete) by degrees
    • Human reason doth not only gradually , but specifically, differ from the fantastic reason of brutes. — Grew.

    progressively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a progressive manner.
  • As part of a progression.