STEP-BY-STEP Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

step-by-step

adjective

ˌstep-bī-ˈstep

as in gradual

proceeding or changing by steps or degrees the incessant step-by-step advance of the enemy's troops could no longer be resisted

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Recent Examples of step-by-step The instructors at the Atomic Ballroom, based in Costa Mesa, led the dance record effort, giving a step-by-step instruction to those who showed up, the Guinness World Record adjudicator counting the crowd. —

Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 Attendees can get a step-by-step look at how to navigate city procurement, discover bid opportunities and submit competitive proposals. —

Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026 The app combines step-by-step courses with over 1,000 songs from Bach, Mozart, Chopin, and more. —

Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 Here's your step-by-step guide for properly and quickly removing bathtub rings for a fresh-looking bathroom. —

Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for step-by-step

Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-by-step

gradual

Adjective

The effect appeared gradual and cumulative over time.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
The rollout is expected to mark a gradual transition from testing environments to real-world deployment of fully unmanned driving systems.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026