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BIT BY BIT

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a gradual manner

Example:

the snake moved gradually toward its victim

Synonyms:

bit by bit; gradually; step by step

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Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

A little bit at a time

Example:

the research structure has developed piecemeal

Synonyms:

bit by bit; in stages; little by little; piecemeal

Classified under:

Adverbs

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