increasingly
word
/ɪnˈkɹisɪŋɡɫi/
/ɪnkɹˈiːsɪŋli/
Definition
More and more over time; to a greater extent or degree as something continues.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used at the start or middle of sentences to indicate a trend or change. Often paired with adjectives: 'increasingly popular,' 'increasingly difficult.' Formal and neutral; rarely used in everyday informal speech.
Spanish: cada vez másPortuguese (BR): cada vez maisPortuguese (PT): cada vez maisChinese (Simplified): 越来越Chinese (Traditional): 越來越Hindi: तेज़ी से - बढ़ती हुई मात्रा मेंArabic: بِشَكْلٍ مُتَزَايِدBengali: ক্রমশ বেশি - ক্রমবর্ধমানভাবেRussian: всё больше - всё болееJapanese: ますますVietnamese: ngày càngKorean: 점점 - 갈수록Turkish: giderek - gitgideUrdu: بتدریج - زیادہ سے زیادہIndonesian: semakin
Example Sentences
The city is becoming increasingly crowded.
basic
It is increasingly important to save energy.
basic
People are increasingly using online shopping.
basic
He’s been increasingly frustrated with the slow internet.
natural
We’re increasingly seeing extreme weather events.
natural
Traveling by train has become increasingly attractive.
natural