The difference between Little by little and Stepwise

When used as adverbs, little by little means a small amount at a time, whereas stepwise means one step or stage at a time.


Stepwise is also adjective with the meaning: one (small) step or stage at a time.

check bellow for the other definitions of Little by little and Stepwise

  1. Little by little as an adverb:

    A small amount at a time.

  1. Stepwise as an adjective:

    One (small) step or stage at a time; gradual; piecemeal

  1. Stepwise as an adverb:

    One step or stage at a time; step by step