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progressively

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹɑˈɡɹɛsɪvɫi// UK //pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪvli// pro·gres·sive·ly

adv. happening in a way that changes or develops step by step over time.

adv. occurring in stages or by degrees; moving forward in a steady, incremental manner.


SIMPLE

The weather became progressively colder as we climbed the mountain.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's software became progressively more complex as they added new features every month.

COMPLEX

The patient's condition improved progressively throughout the week, allowing the medical team to reduce the dosage of his medication by Friday morning.

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Typically modifies adjectives or verbs to indicate a gradual increase or change.

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