gradually
beginnerA2/ˈɡrædʒʊəli/ · grad-u-al-ly
In a gradual manner, occurring bit by bit over time.
Meanings
In a gradual manner, occurring bit by bit over time.
آہستہ آہستہ، وقت کے ساتھ ساتھ ہونے والا عمل。
آہستہ آہستہ
aahista aahista
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- gradually improve
- gradually increase
- gradually develop
Example Sentences
The temperature gradually rises during the day.
درجہ حرارت پورے دن آہستہ آہستہ بڑھتا ہے۔
Darja hararat poore din aahista aahista barhta hai.
She gradually adjusted to the new environment.
وہ نئے ماحول کے مطابق آہستہ آہستہ ڈھل گئی۔
Woh naye mahol ke mutabiq aahista aahista dhal gayi.
The project will gradually roll out over several months.
یہ پروجیکٹ کئی مہینوں میں آہستہ آہستہ شروع ہوگا۔
Yeh project kai mahino mein aahista aahista shuru hoga.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a staircase - you go up gradually, step by step.
Imagine a plant growing gradually over time, bit by bit.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آہستہ آہستہ دل کے داغوں کو دھویا جائے گا
Aahista aahista dil ke daughon ko dhoya jaaye ga
Slowly, the scars of the heart will be washed away.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آہستہ چلو، مگر مستقل چلو
Aahista chalo, magar mustaqil chalo
Walk slowly, but walk steadily.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "gradualis" — relating to steps
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from Latin into Middle English, denoting a slow progression as opposed to immediate changes.