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Meaning of increasing
The primary meaning of the word "increasing" is becoming greater in size, amount, degree, or intensity.
Etymology of increasing
The word "increasing" originates from the Old French word "encreistre," which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "on" or "to") and "crescere" (meaning "to grow")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is becoming greater or more extensive
Synonyms
growing
expanding
escalating
rising
mounting
intensifying
heightening
deepening
widening
broadening
enlarging
augmenting
multiplying
accumulating
swelling
surging
gathering
advancing
progressing
developing
flourishing
thriving
booming
mushrooming
ballooning
soaring
spiking
peaking
increasing
enhancing
amplifying
magnifying
Definitions
- Becoming greater in size, amount, degree, or intensity
- * Growing or becoming more extensive or pronounced
Usage Examples
- The company's profits are increasing due to the new marketing strategy
- * The increasing demand for sustainable products has led to a rise in eco-friendly manufacturing
- * The city's population is increasing at an alarming rate, putting pressure on local resources
Antonyms
decreasing
reducing
diminishing
lessening
shrinking
dwindling
falling
dropping
plummeting
collapsing
declining
waning
fading
ebbing
receding
abating
moderating
slowing
stabilizing
leveling
decreasing
lowering
minimizing