littlebylittle
adverbUK /ˌlɪtl baɪ ˈlɪtl/
US /ˌlɪtl baɪ ˈlɪtl/
Slowly, a small amount at a time.
She learned to read little by little.
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2. In small stages rather than all at once.
The garden grew little by little over the summer.
3. By small amounts or degrees.
He saved money little by little until he could buy a bike.
4. Over time, through many small changes.
Little by little, the town began to change.