increasingly
Definition
Adverb: * More and more; to an increasing degree. Used to describe a situation, quality, or action that is growing or becoming greater over time.
Usage
The adverb "increasingly" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate a progressive change. It typically comes before the adjective or adverb it modifies, or after the verb. * It is commonly used in formal and academic writing but is also standard in everyday speech. * It describes a trend or a process of gradual change.
Examples
- Modifying an adjective:
- The weather is becoming increasingly cold.
- He found the lectures increasingly difficult to follow.
- This is an increasingly common problem.
- Modifying a verb:
- She increasingly relied on her friends for support.
- People are increasingly choosing to work from home.
- Modifying another adverb:
- The machine was running increasingly slowly.
Advanced Usage
- "Increasingly" can be used to introduce a clause that explains the consequence of a growing trend.
- Increasingly, scientists are warning about the effects of climate change. (Meaning: More and more scientists are warning...)
- It can frame a discussion by highlighting a significant shift.
- We live in an increasingly digital world.
Variants and Related Words
- Increasing (adjective): Growing or rising.
- There is increasing pressure to finish the project.
- Increase (verb/noun): To become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.
- The company plans to increase production. (verb)
- We noticed a sharp increase in costs. (noun)
Synonyms
- More and more
- Progressively
- Gradually more
- Ever more
Antonyms
- Decreasingly
- Less and less
Related Phrases
- On the increase: Becoming more frequent or greater.
- Reports of the virus are on the increase.
Adverb
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advancing in amount or intensity
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she became increasingly depressed
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