BIT BY BIT as ADVERB

1. Meaning
   • in a gradual manner
   Synonym(s)
   • gradually (what does gradually mean?)
   • step by step (what does step by step mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the snake moved gradually toward its victim
   Pertainym(s)
   • gradual (what does gradual mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a little bit at a time
   Synonym(s)
   • in stages (what does in stages mean?)
   • little by little (what does little by little mean?)
   • piecemeal (what does piecemeal mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the research structure has developed piecemeal