Word: steply
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: ste
ply
Definition: Step by step; gradually; in steps; stepwise.
Morphemes:
Affix: step
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.