bit-by-bit

(s) one thing at a time in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise,
(r) a little bit at a time
- the research structure has developed piecemeal
in stages, little by little, piecemeal,
(r) in a gradual manner
- the snake moved gradually toward its victim
gradually, step by step,

Synonyms

in small stages piecemeal step-by-step stepwise in stages little by little gradually

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