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increasing

Pronunciation: [/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/]

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increasing: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use increasing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) getting larger or growing in number. Like when you have more and more of something.

Example

The number of students in the class is increasing every semester.

Example

The amount of free time I have is not increasing; it's actually decreasing.

Example

Is the population of your town increasing or decreasing?

Context: “intensity or rate”

(verb) to make something grow or become more. It means to add to something so it becomes more and more.

Example

She is increasing her workout time to get stronger.

Example

If you keep eating unhealthy food, you're not increasing your chances of staying healthy.

Example

How can you increase the speed of your bike?

How to pronounce increasing

Pronunciation: [/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/]

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