bit-by-bit

Thân thiện

The artist paints the mural bit-by-bit.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Gradual, incremental, proceeding in small stages: "bit-by-bit" describes something that happens or is done slowly, one small step or piece at a time, rather than all at once.

Usage

• The adjective "bit-by-bit" is used to modify nouns, describing a process, change, or accumulation that occurs in a series of small, discrete stages.
• It emphasizes a slow, steady, and often careful progression.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The software update was a bit-by-bit process to avoid system crashes.
  • She learned the complex dance routine through bit-by-bit instruction.
  • The bit-by-bit accumulation of evidence led to a breakthrough in the case.

Advanced Usage

• "a bit-by-bit approach/method/process": A common collocation describing a strategy characterized by incremental steps.
  • The restoration of the ancient manuscript required a bit-by-bit approach.

Variants and Related Words

• Bit by bit (Adverbial phrase): The adverbial form, meaning "gradually" or "little by little."
  • He saved money bit by bit until he could afford the trip.
• Incremental (Adjective): Increasing or adding on, especially in a series of small, regular steps.
• Gradual (Adjective): Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
• Piecemeal (Adjective/Adverb): Done or happening in separate stages, not as a whole.

Synonyms

• Gradual
• Incremental
• Piecemeal
• Step-by-step
• Progressive

Antonyms

• Sudden
• All at once
• Abrupt
• Wholesale

Related Phrases

• Little by little: An adverbial phrase with a nearly identical meaning to the adverbial form "bit by bit."
  • The truth came out little by little.
• Step by step: Emphasizing a sequence of clear, individual steps.
  • Follow the step-by-step instructions.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. one thing at a time

Từ đồng nghĩa

• in small stages
• piecemeal
• step-by-step
• stepwise