day by day
day by day
gradually
Learn day by day with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
day by day fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
day by day with Russian translation
day by day usage examples
Она репетировала песню день за днём, пока не смогла исполнить её без ошибок.
She practised the song day by day until she could sing it perfectly.
Мы наблюдали, как растения растут день за днём в течение весны.
We watched the plants grow day by day through the spring.
Learn by topic
day by day belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
day by day synonyms
What's the difference between day by day / every day / daily / gradually / little by little / bit by bit
Literal and figurative: emphasizes daily progression or repetition; can mean gradually
She improved at the piano day by day.
Она совершенствовалась в игре на пианино день за днём.
I go for a run every day.
Я бегаю каждый день.
Formal/concise 'each day'; commonly used as adjective or adverb
We have a daily meeting at nine.
У нас ежедневное собрание в девять.
Emphasizes gradual change; does not specify daily intervals, but close in sense
The town gradually recovered after the flood.
Город постепенно восстанавливался после наводнения.
Gradually; conversational tone; close to 'day by day' in sense of gradual progress
Little by little he learned to trust her again.
Понемногу он снова научился ей доверять.
Bit by bit the puzzle came together.
По кусочкам пазл складывался.
Means change or state from one day to the next; can imply uncertainty about the future
Her condition varies from day to day.
Её состояние меняется изо дня в день.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for day by day
How to pronounce day by day and what this word means
day by day translation: день за днём. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce day by day
/ˈdeɪ baɪ deɪ/
day by day translation
день за днём
day by day examples
She practised the song day by day until she could sing it perfectly.
day by day transcription
/ˈdeɪ baɪ deɪ/, /ˈdeɪ baɪ ˌdeɪ/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
day by day meaning: what does it mean?
gradually
day by day pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
day by day is pronounced as /ˈdeɪ baɪ deɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
day by day definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She practised the song day by day until she could sing it perfectly. Translation: Она репетировала песню день за днём, пока не смогла исполнить её без ошибок.
Is day by day part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, day by day (день за днём) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn day by day in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.