increasingly
Increasingly (adv) means More and more as time goes on. Example: “Remote work has become increasingly common since the pandemic.”
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More and more as time goes on.
"Remote work has become increasingly common since the pandemic."
"She grew increasingly frustrated as the meeting dragged on."
"Cities are becoming increasingly crowded as more people move there for work."
How to use increasingly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo a greater degree over time — "more and more."
Common pairings
increasingly popular
increasingly difficult
increasingly common
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Etymology
From increasing plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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Rhymes for increasingly
kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “increasingly” mean?
The word “increasingly” means more and more as time goes on. In plain terms, to a greater degree over time — "more and more.".
How do you use “increasingly” in a sentence?
Here is “increasingly” used in a sentence: “Remote work has become increasingly common since the pandemic.”
What part of speech is “increasingly”?
“Increasingly” is an adverb.
Is “increasingly” a common word?
“Increasingly” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between increasingly and "more and more"?
Increasingly and "more and more" mean the same thing: to a greater degree as time goes on. Increasingly is more compact and slightly more formal, so it is preferred in written and professional English ("increasingly difficult"), while "more and more" is common in everyday speech.
Where does increasingly go in a sentence?
Increasingly normally comes directly before the adjective, adverb, or verb it modifies: "increasingly common," "is increasingly used." It can also open a sentence to frame a whole trend: "Increasingly, companies are hiring remote staff."
Is it correct to say "increasingly more"?
"Increasingly more" is usually redundant, because increasingly already carries the idea of "more and more over time." Write "increasingly popular" rather than "increasingly more popular," unless "more" belongs to a comparison with something else.
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