more and more

3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for more and more, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adverb — To a steadily increasing degree; continuing to increase over time.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

increasingly

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

progressively

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

ever more

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adverb

To a steadily increasing degree; continuing to increase over time.

“She is finding the commute more and more tiring.”

increasingly progressively ever more

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

How to use more and more

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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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'.

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