Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

day-by-day

Adverb

/ˈdeɪ baɪ ˈdeɪ/

Definition

Gradually or little by little over time.

Examples

She improved her skills day-by-day by practicing consistently.
Day-by-day, he found himself feeling more at ease with the new routine.
The project is coming together day-by-day, with each team member contributing their best effort.

Meaning

This phrase describes a process of change or progress that occurs slowly or incrementally, emphasizing the idea of taking small steps every day versus making drastic changes all at once.