increasingly
gb/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli/ us/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli/
B1
English
~ 1500
egyre, egyre inkább
B1
1
egyre
A2
egyre inkább
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] increasingly [verb/adjective]
The city has become increasingly crowded over the last decade.
A város az elmúlt évtizedben egyre zsúfoltabbá vált.
She is increasingly confident in her public speaking skills.
Egyre magabiztosabb, amikor nyilvánosan kell beszélnie.
Businesses are increasingly relying on digital marketing.
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find affordable housing.
People are increasingly aware of climate change issues.
Learner examples
It is increasingly cold in the evenings.
Esténként egyre hidegebb van.
He is increasingly busy at work.
Egyre elfoglaltabb a munkahelyén.
The shop is increasingly popular with tourists.
She feels increasingly tired after long days.
We are increasingly happy with the results.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'increasingly' with 'increase' and use it as a verb. 'Increasingly' is an adverb and modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Meaning
More and more over time
Collocations
increasingly common
|increasingly important
|increasingly difficult
|increasingly popular
|increasingly aware
Synonyms
progressively (Often used in formal or technical contexts, but similar in meaning.)
|
more and more (Informal, conversational equivalent.)
Antonyms
decreasingly (Means less and less over time, the direct opposite.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|change
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
More and more as time goes on.
To a greater extent as time passes; progressively more.
Grammar
Dictionary form
increasingly
IPA
GB/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli/
US/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli/
Syllables & stress
in - creas - ingly (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (creas)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: increasingly
- Plural: increasinglies
Word family
Expressions
increasingly aware
1/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli əwˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
More conscious over time
Knowing or noticing something more and more over time.
Examples
- People are increasingly aware of the importance of mental health.
- She became increasingly aware that she was being watched.
increasingly difficult
1/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli dˈɪfɪkʌlt/
fixed phrase
Harder and harder over time
Something becomes harder to do as time passes.
Examples
- It’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with technology.
- Finding affordable rent in the city is increasingly difficult.
increasingly likely
1/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli lˈaɪkli/
fixed phrase
More probable as time passes
Something has a bigger and bigger chance of happening over time.
Examples
- It’s increasingly likely that the match will be canceled due to rain.
- Experts say it is increasingly likely we will see new regulations.