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Webster 1913 Edition


Gradually

Grad′u-al-ly

,
adv.
1.
In a gradual manner.
2.
In degree.
[Obs.]
Human reason doth not only
gradually
, but specifically, differ from the fantastic reason of brutes.
Grew.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gradually

GRAD'UALLY

,
adv.
By degrees; step by step; regularly; slowly. At evening the light vanishes gradually.
1.
In degree. [Not used.]
Human reason doth not only gradually, but specifically differ from the fantastic reason of brutes.