Increasing
ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsBecoming greater in size, amount, or intensity; growing.
ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ
becoming greater in size, amount, or intensity
The number of students in the class is increasing.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're adding more and more scoops of ice cream to your cone. The ice cream is *increasing* in size! It means something is getting bigger or more.
👶 For kids: Getting bigger or more.
More Examples
As the temperature rises, the risk of wildfires is increasing.
We are seeing increasing demand for electric vehicles.
How It's Used
"Increasing interest rates can slow down economic growth."
"Increasing sales figures are a positive sign for the company."
Becoming greater or more numerous.
ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ
becoming greater in size, amount, or intensity
Increasingly, technology is becoming integrated into our lives.
💡 Simply: When something is *increasing*, it's getting more and more common or frequent. Like, it's becoming increasingly popular to watch movies at home instead of going to the cinema.
👶 For kids: Getting more and more!
More Examples
He found the situation increasingly difficult.
The company is experiencing increasing profits.
How It's Used
"Increasingly, people are using smartphones for their daily tasks."
"The increasingly acidic ocean is harming marine life."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
increasingly so
To a greater and greater degree or extent.
"The problems are becoming increasingly so."
From Middle English *encresing, present participle of encresen ('to increase'), from Old French encreistre ('to increase'), from Latin crescere ('to grow').
The word has been in use since Middle English. Early uses often referred to growth in physical size or number.
Memory tip
Think of adding more and more to a pile – it's increasing!
Word Origin
"to grow"