Meaning of little by little in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    little by little

    Definitions

    1. a little bit at a time

    Examples

    • « the research structure has developed piecemeal »
  2. 2. by a short distance

    Examples

    • « they moved it by inches »

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