step by step

/stɛp baɪ stɛp/
/stɛp baɪ stɛp/
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Definitions of step by step
  1. adverb
    in a gradual manner
    synonyms: bit by bit, gradually
  2. adverb
    proceeding in steps
    synonyms: stepwise
Pronunciation
US
/stɛp baɪ stɛp/
UK
/stɛp baɪ stɛp/
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