adj
Very common
increasing
ihn-KREE-sihng
Increasing (adj) means growing larger in amount, number, or degree over time. Example: “There is increasing concern about rising energy costs.”
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Growing larger in amount, number, or degree over time.
"There is increasing concern about rising energy costs."
"An increasing number of cyclists use the new lane along the river each morning."
"She felt an increasing sense of panic as the clock ticked on."
How to use increasing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting bigger or more, over time.
Common pairings
increasing concern
increasing demand
increasing numbers
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Word forms
- Plural
- increasings
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Etymology
From increase plus the participial suffix -ing.
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Rhymes for increasing
casing
basing
easing
teasing
leasing
chasing
pleasing
phrasing
greasing
releasing
decreasing
purchasing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “increasing” mean?
The word “increasing” means growing larger in amount, number, or degree over time. In plain terms, getting bigger or more, over time.
How do you pronounce “increasing”?
“Increasing” is pronounced ihn-KREE-sihng (/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “increasing” in a sentence?
Here is “increasing” used in a sentence: “There is increasing concern about rising energy costs.”
What is the opposite of “increasing”?
The opposite of “increasing” — its antonyms — is decreasing.
What part of speech is “increasing”?
“Increasing” is an adjective.
Is “increasing” a common word?
“Increasing” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the opposite of increasing?
The opposite is decreasing — growing smaller in amount, number, or degree. Related terms include declining, falling, dropping, shrinking, and diminishing. Where increasing numbers climb over time, decreasing ones fall. The pair is common in describing trends, from rising or falling prices to expanding or contracting populations.
What is an example of something increasing?
Anything that grows steadily over time fits. A rising temperature through the morning, a savings balance that climbs each month, a city's growing population, or mounting traffic during rush hour are all increasing. The word simply signals that a quantity or intensity is getting larger as time passes.
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