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Meaning of over time
The primary meaning of "over time" refers to something that happens or changes during a period of time.
Etymology of over time
The phrase "over time" originated from the combination of the preposition "over" and the noun "time"
The preposition "over" comes from Old English "ofer", which meant "above" or "beyond"
The noun "time" comes from Old English "tīma", which meant "season" or "period"
The phrase has been used in English since the 15th century to indicate a period of time
Synonyms
gradually
slowly
steadily
progressively
incrementally
bit by bit
step by step
piecemeal
little by little
in stages
in phases
at a gradual pace
at a slow pace
eventually
ultimately
in the long run
as time passes
with time
through time
during a period
across a period
throughout a period
over a period
across time
throughout time
in due course
in due time
after a while
after some time
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or changes during a period of time
- * Used to indicate that something is done or achieved gradually
- * Used to indicate that something is done or achieved eventually
Usage Examples
- Her English skills improved over time
- * The company's profits increased over time
- * The city changed significantly over time