| Main Entry: | bit by bit |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | a little at a time |
Synonyms: |
by degrees, drop by drop, grade by grade, gradually, in stages, inch by inch, inchmeal, little by little, piecemeal, step by step |
| Main Entry: | by degrees |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | step by step |
Synonyms: |
a little at a time, bit by bit, continuously, drop by drop, gradually, in small doses, inch by inch, little by little, piece by piece, steadily |