More and more Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmɔɹ
MOR-and-MOR or MOR-uhnd-MOR
mˈɔː/ /ˈænd/ /mˈɔː
maw-AND-maw
Definition
Used to describe something that keeps increasing or happens more frequently over time.
Usage & Nuances
"More and more" is usually placed before adjectives or verbs to emphasize gradual increase (e.g. "more and more popular", "more and more people"). It is informal and common in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it where only a single increase is meant.
Spanish: cada vez másPortuguese (BR): cada vez maisPortuguese (PT): cada vez maisChinese (Simplified): 越来越多Chinese (Traditional): 越來越多Hindi: और अधिकArabic: أكثر فأكثرBengali: ক্রমশ বেশি - আরও বেশি করেRussian: всё больше и большеJapanese: ますますVietnamese: ngày càng nhiềuKorean: 점점 더Turkish: gitgide - giderekUrdu: زیادہ سے زیادہIndonesian: semakin banyak - makin lama makin
Example Sentences
More and more people are using smartphones.
basic
The weather is getting more and more cold.
basic
I see more and more cars on the road every day.
basic
More and more students are choosing to study online these days.
natural
It's getting more and more difficult to find parking downtown.
natural
I'm starting to notice more and more gray hairs every year.
natural