step by step
The phrase "step by step" is commonly used to describe a methodical and gradual approach to tasks or processes.
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Definition
B1General
(common)Progressing gradually from one stage to the next.
Example
- She learned to play the piano step by step.
B1Instruction
(common)Providing detailed instructions for each stage of a process.
Example
- The manual provided a step-by-step guide to assembling the furniture.
B1Sequential Order
(common)Following a fixed order, one thing after another.
Example
- The teacher explained the experiment step by step.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "step by step":
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