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Gradually vs Suddenly - What's the difference?

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As adverbs the difference between gradually and suddenly

is that gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly while suddenly is happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden 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.

    suddenly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
    • Suddenly , the heavens opened and we all got drenched.
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    • Synonyms

    * all of a sudden * without warning

    Antonyms

    * unsuddenly

    Related terms

    * sudden

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