Synonyms of by degrees

by degrees

phrase

as in gradually

by small steps or amounts

We finished the bathroom remodel by degrees as we had time.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gradually
• piece by piece
• little by little
• gradationally
• slowly
• inchmeal
• piecemeal
• bit by bit
• inch by inch
• progressively
• increasingly
• hierarchically
• crescively
• imperceptibly
• fractionally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suddenly
• abruptly
• sharply
• hastily
• acutely
• steeply
• precipitously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of by degrees

Lincoln-Way East’s Aaron Stauffacher measures everything by degrees or matter of separation. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026

Kaufman moved there 30 years ago, and since that time the island’s community has diminished by degrees, its youth lured away by better employment prospects in Provo and overseas. — Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026

Metrics That Matter to Real People Forget measuring success by degrees awarded or programs launched. — Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025

Although just at the start of the climb, the Marlins are earning faith by degrees. — Greg Cote july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025