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piece by piece

In stages, gradually, as in He took the clock apart piece by piece, or Let's go over your exam paper, piece by piece. Also see bit by bit.

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RELATED WORDS

moderately, partly, somewhat, slightly, partially, regularly, increasingly, constantly, gently, deliberately, steadily, progressively, continuously, all, any, exclusive, individual, particular, personal, respective

Nearby words

pie-eyed, pie-faced, piebald, piebaldness, piece, piece by piece, piece goods, piece of ass, piece of business, piece of cake, piece of change
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