Do it incrementally. Don't try to get it all done at once.
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Incrementally
Synonyms for "incrementally" (24 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Strong matches (7)
Noun(4 words)
hardening offmost gradual political changenotch up pointspiece by piece
Adverb(2 words)
iterativelymost gradual increase
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (12)
Adverb(1 words)
Noun(6 words)
piecemeal analysispiecemeal approachpiecemeal reform policyserially dilutestep forwardstepwise change
Adverb(2 words)
progressivelyprogressively over time
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: agilely, apply force gradually, german schrittweise, glacially, gradually.
- Sentence evidence is available for incrementally, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "incrementally".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "incrementally"
Keep "incrementally" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "incrementally" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "incrementally", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "incrementally" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Vice President Slumber Tsogwane said that, based on the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and the current trajectory of the disease, the administration decided to open the economy albeit incrementally, while observing the disease patterns.
Source: tatoeba (11578385)
NASA says the tests will include up to five flights that will fly incrementally farther distances of up to a few hundred meters, and for durations that will eventually be as long as 90 seconds.
Source: tatoeba (12357394)
The probability density of the Bayesian posterior was estimated by Metropolis-coupled Markov chain Monte Carlo, with multiple incrementally heated chains.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "incrementally"?
Closest matches include agilely, apply force gradually, german schrittweise, glacially, gradually.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "incrementally"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.