increasingly
gb/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli/ us/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1500
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb
B1
relation
1
More and more over time
More and more as time goes on.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone/something] increasingly [verb/adjective]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'increasingly' with 'increase' and use it as a verb. 'Increasingly' is an adverb and modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
progressively (Often used in formal or technical contexts, but similar in meaning.)
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more and more (Informal, conversational equivalent.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
decreasingly (Means less and less over time, the direct opposite.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
increasingly common
|increasingly important
|increasingly difficult
|increasingly popular
|increasingly aware
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|communication
|change
|time
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The city has become increasingly crowded over the last decade.
- She is increasingly confident in her public speaking skills.
- Businesses are increasingly relying on digital marketing.
- It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find affordable housing.
- People are increasingly aware of climate change issues.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It is increasingly cold in the evenings.
- He is increasingly busy at work.
- The shop is increasingly popular with tourists.
- She feels increasingly tired after long days.
- We are increasingly happy with the results.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
increasingly
IPA
GB/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli/
US/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
in - creas - ingly (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (creas)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: increasingly
- Plural: increasinglies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
increasingly aware
1/ɪŋkɹˈisɪŋli əwˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
More conscious over time
Knowing or noticing something more and more over time.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It’s increasingly likely that the match will be canceled due to rain.
- Experts say it is increasingly likely we will see new regulations.