by degrees

Meaning

by degrees

In gradual steps; bit by bit.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

gradually slowly steadily continually gradual piecemeal step by step slackly momently one by one little by little bit by bit progressively by inches inchmeal
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Antonyms

quickly immediately rapidly sharply instantly promptly
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Examples

Rare and irregular at first, they gradually become more numerous and more constant and by degrees supplant the majuscule forms, so that in the history of the Roman cursive there is no precise boundary between the majuscule and minuscule periods. Source: Internet

And when you are told, "Arise," then arise; Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees. Source: Internet

Persons, therefore, starting with this natural gift developed by degrees their special aptitudes, till their rude improvisations gave birth to Poetry." Source: Internet

The subsidies had been reduced by degrees, as Henry gained more control of the nation. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

by degrees

Close letter words and terms

by deduction By default by definition by design by dialing by dice