Meaning of the word "by degrees" in English

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by degrees

US /baɪ dɪˈɡriːz/
UK /baɪ dɪˈɡriːz/
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Idiom

1.

gradually; little by little

Example:
The patient's health improved by degrees.
They learned the new language by degrees.
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