gradually

/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/adv
High School
1

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

2

by degrees

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

gaegafgaggalgangaogapgargasgau

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abtabuacaackactaddadsadzaftahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

jigjogjuggagegeggjagsjigsjogsjugsgadget
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