increasing

/in'kri:siɳ/
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increasing

Prices are increasing at the grocery store.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Becoming greater or larger in number, amount, or intensity: Describes something that is rising, growing, or becoming more numerous or intense over time.
    • Rising: Often used to describe trends, quantities, or levels that are going up.
Usage

The adjective "increasing" is used to modify a noun, indicating that the noun's quantity, frequency, or degree is on an upward trend. It is commonly used in formal, academic, and journalistic contexts to describe statistical trends, economic indicators, or general growth.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The company reported increasing profits for the third consecutive quarter.
    • There is an increasing demand for renewable energy sources.
    • She felt increasing anxiety as the deadline approached.
Advanced Usage
  • "ever-increasing": Used for emphasis to describe something that is constantly and continuously growing.
    • The city faces the challenge of meeting its ever-increasing population's needs.
  • "increasingly" (Adverb): A common derivative meaning "more and more".
    • It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the effects of climate change.
Variants and Related Words
  • Increase (verb/noun): To become or make greater in size, amount, or degree / An instance of growing or making greater.
    • Verb: The government hopes to increase employment.
    • Noun: We have seen a sharp increase in applications.
  • Increased (adjective): Made or become greater.
    • The project requires increased funding.
Synonyms
  • Growing: Expanding in size or amount.
  • Rising: Going up.
  • Accelerating: Increasing in speed or rate.
  • Mounting: Accumulating or intensifying, often used for problems or pressure.
Antonyms
  • Decreasing: Becoming less.
  • Declining: Diminishing in strength or amount.
  • Reducing: Making or becoming smaller.
Phrases and Collocations
  • Increasing number of: A phrase used before a plural noun.
    • An increasing number of students are choosing to study abroad.
  • Increasingly important: A common collocation.
    • Digital literacy is increasingly important in the modern workplace.
  • Rate of increase: The speed at which something grows.
    • The rate of increase in housing costs has slowed.
increasing

Prices are increasing at the grocery store.

Adjective
  1. music
  2. becoming greater or larger
    • increasing prices

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