Rapidly vs Gradually - What's the difference?
As adverbs the difference between rapidly and gradually is that rapidly is with speed; in a rapid manner while gradually is in a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
rapidly
English
Adverb
(en adverb )
With speed; in a rapid manner.
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Synonyms
* (with speed) quickly, speedily
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gradually
English
Adverb
(–)
In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
(obsolete) by degrees
- Human reason doth not only gradually , but specifically, differ from the fantastic reason of brutes. — Grew.
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