gradually meaning in Hindi

/ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/ · adverb · medium · time

IELTS-relevant word

हिंदी: धीरे-धीरे, क्रमशः

Slowly, over time.

Example sentence

“The weather gradually improved.”

Usage sentences

“He gradually recovered.”
“Prices gradually rose.”
“She gradually learnt English.”

Hindi example (हिंदी उदाहरण)

मौसम धीरे-धीरे सुधरा।

Common mistakes

✗ He gradual recovered.

✓ He gradually recovered.

Using this adverb in a sentence

An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb, and usually answers how, when, where or how much.
Most adverbs of manner are built from an adjective with -ly (quick → quickly), but some are irregular: good → well, fast → fast.
Adverbs of frequency sit before the main verb but after the verb to be: She often reads; She is often late.

Where this word sits in the grammar

Adverbs (beginner level)

Adverbs of manner usually end in -ly. "Hard" is an adverb without -ly; "hardly" means almost not — a classic confusion.

The rules in short

1. Manner: quickly, carefully (how).
2. Time: now, yesterday, soon (when).
3. Place: here, there, everywhere (where).
4. Frequency: always, often, never (how often).
5. Degree: very, quite, almost (how much).
6. Position: frequency adverbs go before the main verb but after "be": He always arrives early; She is always late.

Examples from that topic

She sings beautifully. — वह सुंदर गाती है।
He rarely comes late. — वह शायद ही कभी देर से आता है।

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More “time” words

Word	Part of speech	हिंदी अर्थ	Meaning
ancient	adjective	प्राचीन, पुराना	Belonging to the very distant past.
meanwhile	adverb	इस बीच	During the intervening time.
modern	adjective	आधुनिक	Relating to the present or recent times.
permanent	adjective	स्थायी	Lasting or intended to last forever.
temporary	adjective	अस्थायी	Lasting for only a limited time.
abundance	noun	बहुतायत	A very large quantity; plentifulness.
abundant	adjective	प्रचुर, विपुल	Existing in large quantities; plentiful.
accomplish	verb	पूरा करना, सिद्ध करना	To succeed in doing or completing something.
accordingly	adverb	उसके अनुसार	In a way that is appropriate to the circumstances.
accurate	adjective	सटीक, सही	Correct in all details; exact.
acquire	verb	प्राप्त करना, अर्जित करना	To gain or obtain through effort.
adapt	verb	अनुकूल बनना, ढलना	To change to fit new conditions.
adequate	adjective	पर्याप्त, समुचित	Sufficient; acceptable in quality.
admire	verb	प्रशंसा करना	To respect or look up to someone.
advantage	noun	लाभ, फ़ायदा	Something that helps or is useful.
affect	verb	प्रभावित करना	To make a difference to something.

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Write two sentences of your own using gradually, then practise the adverb topic and take a short test the same day.

Questions about “gradually”

What does “gradually” mean in Hindi?

gradually is a adverb. In Hindi it is written as धीरे-धीरे, क्रमशः. Slowly, over time.

How is “gradually” used in a sentence?

The portal's example reads: “The weather gradually improved.”. The entry also carries 3 further usage sentences. And 1 common mistake to avoid.

How do you pronounce “gradually”?

gradually is written /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/. In IPA the mark ˈ before a syllable marks the stress — say that syllable slightly louder and longer than the others.

Is “gradually” useful for IELTS and competitive exams?

Yes. This word is flagged IELTS-relevant on the portal, and it sits in the time group alongside other flagged words such as ancient, meanwhile, modern, permanent, temporary.

Which grammar topic covers “gradually”?

It is used in the Adverbs topic (beginner level). Adverbs of manner usually end in -ly. "Hard" is an adverb without -ly; "hardly" means almost not — a classic confusion.

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