increasingly

adverb B2 Neutral

Meaning

The adverb "increasingly" is used to describe a situation or condition that is becoming more frequent or intense over time.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "increasingly" with "more increasingly," which is incorrect.

Example Sentences

Are people becoming increasingly interested in learning new languages ?

People are increasingly using phones to do their shopping nowadays .

The company is increasingly focusing on improving customer satisfaction .

The company is increasingly focusing on sustainable development practices .

Word in Context

Every morning Anna walks to the station , but lately the streets have become increasingly busy and noisy . She has started taking a different route through a small park because it is calmer and she can think more clearly . On the bench near the pond she often reads a short book and drinks tea , which helps her relax before work . This simple change in her routine has made her commute less stressful and more pleasant .

Common Phrases

increasingly popular increasingly important increasingly difficult

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