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gradual vs. gradually

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Topic		gradual vs. gradually
Comment		George: I don't see how Rebecca comes to have so much money. She has more'n a dollar Rebecca (spoon in mouth, dreamily): I've been saving it up gradual. (Thornton Wilder, "Our Town") Hello, there Doesn't it have to be gradually here. Please help. Thanks in advance.
Author		keeblerelf (908281)	20 Nov 22, 19:39

#1	Author	isabelll (918354)	20 Nov 22, 20:38
Comment		You are right, but in colloquial AE, the adjective is often used instead of an adverb, cf. How are you? I´m good. This usage is also entering BE.