improving
word · lemma: improve
/ˌɪmˈpɹuvɪŋ/
/ɪmpɹˈuːvɪŋ/
Definition
Becoming better, or making something better over time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for skills, situations, or conditions getting better. Often follows 'is/are' or with 'keep', 'focus on'. Not for instant changes—suggests a process.
Spanish: mejorandoPortuguese (BR): melhorandoPortuguese (PT): a melhorarChinese (Simplified): 改善中Chinese (Traditional): 改善中Hindi: सुधार रहा हैArabic: يتحسنBengali: উন্নতি করছেRussian: улучшаетсяJapanese: 改善しているVietnamese: đang cải thiệnKorean: 개선되고 있는Turkish: gelişmekteUrdu: بہتر ہو رہا ہےIndonesian: sedang membaik
Example Sentences
Her English is improving every day.
basic
The weather is improving this week.
basic
He is improving his cooking skills.
basic
Our company’s profits are slowly improving after last year’s losses.
natural
My health is finally improving after weeks of rest.
natural
She keeps improving even when things get tough.
natural