Meaning of by degrees | Babel Free
Definitions
In gradual steps; bit by bit.
Equivalents
Suomi
asteittain
Italiano
a poco a poco
Examples
“She came to us snappish and suspicious, but when she found what sort of place ours was, it all went off by degrees; […]”
“By degrees the libraries which were unendowed fell behind the age, and were consequently neglected.”
“When Jem put his foot on the bottom step, the step squeaked. He stood still, then tried his weight by degrees. The step was silent.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.