B2
gradual vs gradually vs steadily
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gradualadjective/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/ | Meaning happening slowly, in small steps, over a long time | Goes with gradual change | Example There has been a gradual increase in the number of tourists. |
| graduallyadverb/ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/ | Meaning slowly, over a period of time, in small steps rather than all at once | Goes with gradually increase | Example The weather gradually improved, and by noon the sun was shining. |
| steadilyadverb/ˈsted.əl.i/ | Meaning in a regular, continuous way, without sudden changes | Goes with grow steadily | Example Prices have risen steadily over the past ten years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
As the months passed, she became more confident at work.