Meaning of the word "little by little" in English

What does "little by little" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

little by little

US /ˈlɪt.əl baɪ ˈlɪt.əl/
UK /ˈlɪt.əl baɪ ˈlɪt.əl/

Phrase

gradually; in small stages or amounts

Example:
Little by little, he started to recover from his illness.
We are making progress little by little.