B2adverb2K

UK/["/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/"]/US/["/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/"]/

Meaning of Increasingly

more and more all the time

In simple words: More and more over time.

Increasingly in a sentence

  • Tourism is playing an **increasingly important** role in the region's economy
  • **increasingly difficult/popular**
  • It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved.
  • It is looking increasingly likely that no agreement will be reached.
  • Doctors are growing increasingly concerned about his condition.
  • Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it.

How to use Increasingly

Use 'increasingly' to describe something that is becoming more frequent or intense. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid it in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

increasingly + adjective/adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'increase' and imagine things getting taller and taller.

Related words

Collocations with Increasingly

  • increasingly popular
  • increasingly available
  • increasingly difficult

Synonyms for Increasingly

Opposites of Increasingly

  • decreasingly

Common mistakes with Increasingly

  • Using 'increased' instead of 'increasingly' (they are different forms)
  • Placing 'increasingly' in incorrect positions within sentences
  • Confusing 'increasingly' with 'more increasingly' (the latter is incorrect)

Compare Increasingly with Eventually, Steadily

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Frequently asked questions about Increasingly

What does Increasingly mean?

More and more over time.

What is the definition of Increasingly?

more and more all the time

How do you use Increasingly in a sentence?

Tourism is playing an **increasingly important** role in the region's economy

Can you give another example of Increasingly?

**increasingly difficult/popular**

What are synonyms for Increasingly?

Common alternatives include progressively, eventually, growing, steadily, more and more.

What is the opposite of Increasingly?

Opposite meanings include decreasingly.

What words go with Increasingly?

It commonly pairs with increasingly popular, increasingly available, increasingly difficult.

What are common mistakes when using Increasingly?

Using 'increased' instead of 'increasingly' (they are different forms) Placing 'increasingly' in incorrect positions within sentences Confusing 'increasingly' with 'more increasingly' (the latter is incorrect)

How do you pronounce Increasingly?

US: /["/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Increasingly?

Use 'increasingly' to describe something that is becoming more frequent or intense. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid it in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Increasingly?

"Increasingly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.