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STEP-BY-STEP Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase step-by-step. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase step-by-step. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for STEP-BY-STEP

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consecutive
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in a sequential manner

adjective satellite

• one after the other

• in regular succession without gaps

• successive (without a break)

gradual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• proceeding in small stages

• (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

noun

• (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

incremental
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

methodical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by method and orderliness

ongoing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• currently happening

progressive
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• favoring or promoting progress

• (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases

noun

• a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

• a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

adjective satellite

• favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)

• gradually advancing in extent

• (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position

• advancing in severity

sequential
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in regular succession without gaps

systematic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by order and planning

• of or relating to taxonomy

piecemeal
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adverb

• a little bit at a time

adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

stepwise
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• proceeding in steps

adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

bit-by-bit
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

in small stages
adverbadv
adjective satellite

• one thing at a time

Best Hypernyms For STEP-BY-STEP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for step-by-step, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
explanatory guide instructional organized systematic

Alternatives for CONSECUTIVE

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