1. (adverb)bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise one thing at a time Synonyms: in small stages, step-by-step, bit-by-bit, stepwise, piecemeal Antonyms: sudden
2. (adverb)stepwise, step by step proceeding in steps Synonyms: step by step, gradually, stepwise, bit by bit Antonyms: sudden