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step by step

step·bys·tep

US/ˈstɛpbiˌstɛp/ rare informal
adverb (2) adjective (1)

adverb

1.

in a gradual manner

  • “the snake moved gradually toward its victim”
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2.

proceeding in steps

  • “the voltage was increased stepwise”
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