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
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Little by little as an adverb:
A small amount at a time.
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Step by step as an adverb:
From one stage to the next in sequence.
Examples:
"We were shown the process step by step."
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Step by step as an adverb:
Gradually and steadily.