Less and less
adverb
Decreasingly.
He started visiting us less and less frequently.
Often appears as...
- less and less frequently
- less and less often
adverb
Decreasingly.
He started visiting us less and less frequently.
Often appears as...
- less and less frequently
- less and less often
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Frequency Usage
Use 'less and less' to express a gradual decrease in frequency of an action or event.
She found herself checking her phone less and less.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Change
Emphasize a continuous decrease over time; suggests an ongoing process.
The old well was used less and less.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Adjustment
Signal to lower expectations for the likelihood or quality of something happening.
Winning the lottery seemed less and less possible.
Pro Tip 1/3Frequency Usage
Use 'less and less' to express a gradual decrease in frequency of an action or event.
She found herself checking her phone less and less.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Change
Emphasize a continuous decrease over time; suggests an ongoing process.
The old well was used less and less.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Adjustment
Signal to lower expectations for the likelihood or quality of something happening.
Winning the lottery seemed less and less possible.
Pro Tip 1/3Frequency Usage
Use 'less and less' to express a gradual decrease in frequency of an action or event.
She found herself checking her phone less and less.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Change
Emphasize a continuous decrease over time; suggests an ongoing process.
The old well was used less and less.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation Adjustment
Signal to lower expectations for the likelihood or quality of something happening.
Winning the lottery seemed less and less possible.
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