step by step
adverb
1 step by step
In a gradual manner.
synonyms: bit by bit, gradually.
Roget 26: by degrees, gradually, inasmuch, pro tanto [It]; however, howsoever; step by step, bit by bit, little by little, inch by inch, drop by drop; a little at a time, by inches, by slow degrees, ... show more
Roget 58: in order; methodically etc. adj.; in turn, in its turn; by steps, step by step; by regular steps, by regular gradations, by regular stages, by regular intervals; seriatim, systematically, ... show more
Roget 69: continuously etc. adj.; seriatim; in a line etc. n.; in succession, in turn; running, gradually, step by step, gradatim [Lat.], ... show more
Roget 275: slowly etc. adj.; leisurely; piano, adagio; largo, larghetto; at half speed, under easy sail; at a foots pace, at a snail's pace, at a funeral pace; in slow time, ... show more
2 step by step
Proceeding in steps.
synonym: stepwise.
Moby thesaurus: bit by bit, by degrees, by inches, by inchmeal, by slow degrees, by stages, consecutively, degreewise, drop by drop, gradatim, grade by grade, gradually, hand running, hierarchically, in Indian file, in a chain, in a line, in a row, in a series, in column ... show more.
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