The difference between Little by little and Step by step

When used as adverbs, little by little means a small amount at a time, whereas step by step means from one stage to the next in sequence.


check bellow for the other definitions of Little by little and Step by step

  1. Little by little as an adverb:

    A small amount at a time.

  1. Step by step as an adverb:

    From one stage to the next in sequence.

    Examples:

    "We were shown the process step by step."

  2. Step by step as an adverb:

    Gradually and steadily.