Wiktionary
adv. A small amount at a time
WordNet
adv. a little bit at a time; "the research structure has developed piecemeal" [syn: piecemeal, little by little, in stages]
in a gradual manner; "the snake moved gradually toward its victim" [syn: gradually, step by step]
Wikipedia
"Bit by Bit" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist John Landry. It was released in 1999 as the second single from his debut album, Forever Took Too Long. It peaked at number 9 on the RPM Country Tracks chart on October 4, 1999.
Usage examples of "bit by bit".
Another had his eyes dug out, and his limbs cut away bit by bit, and was forced to live a long while, or rather to die a long while, in such torture.
Fett slowly resurrects Mu'bat, while Neelah's memory begins to return bit by bit.
In the years to come, his body's strength will be broken as well, bit by bit.