fill gradually

Frequency: 6.59.3 per million words

Indicates the filling action happens slowly over a period of time.

fillADVERB + VERB

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gradually

Examples (10)

  • The reservoir began to fill gradually after the spring rains.
  • She watched the bathtub fill gradually with warm water.
  • The auditorium started to fill gradually as guests arrived.
  • The container will fill gradually over the next few hours.
  • His eyes began to fill gradually with tears of joy.
  • The tank needs to fill gradually to avoid pressure damage.
  • The parking lot continued to fill gradually throughout the morning.
  • The wine glass should fill gradually to prevent overflow.
  • The stadium began to fill gradually before the game started.
  • The pool will fill gradually using the automatic system.