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increasingly

adverb

Simple meaning

Advancing in amount or intensity.

Pronunciation

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ihnkreesihnglee

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ɪnkˈɹisɪŋli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. Increasing in amount or intensity.

  2. Advancing in amount or intensity

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • “She became increasingly depressed.”adverb

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increasingly importantbecoming increasinglyincreasingly difficultincreasingly complexincreasingly popularincreasingly clearincreasingly commonincreasingly aware

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  • increasingadjectiveBase word

    Becoming greater or larger.

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