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Definition of Step by step
1. Adverb. In a gradual manner. "The snake moved gradually toward its victim"
2. Adverb. Proceeding in steps. "The voltage was increased stepwise"
Definition of Step by step
1. Adverb. from one stage to the next in sequence ¹
2. Adverb. gradually and steadily ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Step By Step
Literary usage of Step by step
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Iliad of Homer by Homer, John Graham Cordery (1871)
"So, step by step, with earnest hearts, the two Bare from the fray the body tow'rd
the fleet; 'Gainst whom in utmost fury broke the war, Wild as a fire that ..."
2. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1846)
"... and rose step by step—not to wealth and consideration only, or personal respect,
which had been ..."
3. The Shadow Line: A Confession by Joseph Conrad (1917)
"... step by step, in mortal fear of starting into sudden anger our common enemy
it was his hard fate to carry consciously within his faithful breast. ..."
4. History of California by Hubert Howe Bancroft, Henry Lebbeus Oak, William Nemos, Frances Fuller Victor (1886)
"If \ve consider his rise step by step from the ranks, his education was remarkably
good. Both he and his wife took great pains with the home education of ..."
5. Preparing Your Child for College: A Resource Book for Parents (1993)
"... step by step, you can help your child Following are two checklists that are
de- make informed decisions about his or her signed to help you and your ..."
6. The Parliamentary Debatesby Great Britain Parliament by Great Britain Parliament (1902)
"We are told that we shall do well—we who are in favour of the extension of
self-government in Ireland—that we shall do well "to go step by step. ..."
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