more and more
2 antonyms for more and more — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adverb — To a steadily increasing degree; continuing to increase over time.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adverb
To a steadily increasing degree; continuing to increase over time.
“She is finding the commute more and more tiring.”
Opposites
less and less
2. determiner
A steadily growing number or amount of something.
“More and more customers are asking for a plant-based option.”
Opposites
fewer and fewer
Antonyms
less and less
fewer and fewer
How to use more and more
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
more and more people
more and more difficult
more and more often
Neutral; slightly more conversational than 'increasingly'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'more and more' and 'increasingly'?
They mean the same thing, but 'increasingly' is more formal and usually sits in written or professional English, while 'more and more' is the everyday spoken choice. 'Increasingly' also fits more naturally at the start of a sentence.
Is 'more and more' grammatically correct?
Yes. The repetition is a standard English construction for gradual change, matching patterns such as 'better and better' and 'worse and worse'.
