increasingly
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4696 in the learning path
越来越；日益
Definitions
adv. More and more as time passes
越来越；日益
Example
The bus has become increasingly crowded since last month.
从上个月起，这趟公交车变得越来越拥挤。
As cities expand, governments are increasingly investing in public transport to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
随着城市扩张，政府正加大公共交通投入，以缓解拥堵并改善空气质量。
Collocations
- increasingly important
- increasingly common
- increasingly concerned
- increasingly difficult
Word family
- increase (v.)
- increase (n.)
- increasing (adj.)
Synonyms
- progressively
Antonyms
- decreasingly
Usage tip
直接修饰原级形容词：increasingly popular。
FAQ
- What does increasingly mean?
- More and more as time passes
- How is increasingly pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/, US /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
