This is the 3188th most frequent Dutch word.
gaandeweg
Gradually.
In this sentence, 'gaandeweg' is used to indicate a gradual process or development taking place over time.
Gaandeweg begon hij steeds meer interesse te krijgen in het onderwerp.
Gradually, he started to gain more interest in the topic.
Here, 'gaandeweg' describes the manner in which the realization unfolded gradually over a period.
Ze ontdekte gaandeweg dat haar eetgewoonten haar energieniveau beïnvloedden.
She discovered gradually that her eating habits affected her energy levels.
In this context, 'gaandeweg' is employed to convey the progress and development occurring incrementally as the project unfolded.