STEP-BY-STEP Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase step-by-step. (close relations)
Definition of STEP-BY-STEP
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 |