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step-by-step

adjective or adverb
\ ˌstep-bī-ˈstep How to pronounce step-by-step (audio) \

Definition of step-by-step

: marked by successive degrees usually of limited extent : gradual

Synonyms & Antonyms for step-by-step

Synonyms

gradational, gradual, incremental, phased, piecemeal

Antonyms

abrupt, sudden

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step-by-step

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English Language Learners Definition of step-by-step

: showing or explaining each stage in a process
: happening or done in a series of steps or stages

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step-by-step

adjective
\ ˌstep-bī-ˈstep\

Kids Definition of step-by-step

: moving or happening by steps one after the other Let's take a step-by-step approach to the problem.

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