gradually

ˈɡrædʒuəli
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Translation of gradually from English into Dutch

Adverb

slow change

happening slowly and steadily, often in small steps
geleidelijk geleidelijk aan stapsgewijs
  • The weather gradually became warmer.Het weer werd geleidelijk warmer.
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Synonyms and analogies of gradually in English

Examples of gradually in a sentence

  • His eyesight gradually improved after treatment.

Translations of "gradually" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
geleidelijkadv.

During warm-up exercises, athletes gradually loosen up to prevent injuries.

Tijdens de warming-up komen sporters geleidelijk los om blessures te voorkomen.

geleidelijk aanadv.

The truth did transpire gradually as more evidence came to light.

De waarheid kwam geleidelijk aan het licht naarmate er meer bewijs opdook.

langzaamadv.

Erosion happens in a natural order that shapes the landscape gradually.

Erosie verloopt in een natuurlijk proces dat het landschap langzaam vormt.

gaandewegadv.

I started out as an assistant and gradually learned the trade.

Ik ben begonnen als assistent en heb het vak gaandeweg geleerd.

langzamerhandadv.

The line separating humans from machines is gradually becoming thinner.

De grens die ons mensen onderscheidt van machines wordt langzamerhand onzichtbaar.

stapsgewijsadv.

The vehicle then gradually takes over more tasks from the driver.

De auto neemt dan stapsgewijs meer taken van de bestuurder over.

stilaanadv.

If the optic nerve is diseased, vision will gradually disappear.

Indien de oogzenuw ziek is, zal het gezichtsveld stilaan wegvallen.

langzaamaanadv.

A pebble in the lake, the ripples gradually diminish.

Een stok in het water, de rimpels verdwijnen langzaamaan.

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gradually: Examples and translations in context

The dust cloud gradually disappeared as the rain began to fall.

De stofwolk loste geleidelijk op toen de regen begon te vallen.

Organic fertilizer comes from natural sources and improves soil health gradually.

Organische meststoffen zijn van natuurlijke oorsprong en verbeteren de bodem geleidelijk.

After taking cough syrup, his cough gradually became less frequent.

Na het innemen van hoestsiroop werd zijn hoest geleidelijk minder vaak.

Her calm explanation gradually brought the angry customer to his senses.

Haar rustige uitleg bracht de boze klant geleidelijk weer tot rede.

During warm-down, the muscles gradually return to their resting state.

Tijdens de cooling-down keren de spieren geleidelijk terug naar hun rusttoestand.

Updates on the rescue mission trickled out from the authorities gradually.

Updates over de reddingsactie kwamen geleidelijk vanuit de autoriteiten naar buiten.

The new policy details will filter through the department gradually.

De details van het nieuwe beleid zullen geleidelijk in de afdeling doordringen.

The insidious effects of smoking damage the lungs gradually and quietly.

De sluipende effecten van roken tasten de longen geleidelijk en ongemerkt aan.

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