More and more
adverb
Increasing gradually or continuously in amount, speed, intensity, or degree.
He became more and more angry.
Often appears as...
- more and more popular
- more and more difficult
adverb
Used to say that a situation or problem is becoming increasingly serious or severe.
Life is becoming more and more difficult for the ordinary people.
Often appears as...
- more and more serious
- more and more severe
adverb
Used to express that something is being done or happening to a greater extent or degree.
She's getting more and more involved in the project.
Often appears as...
- more and more involved
- more and more engrossed
adverb
Increasing gradually or continuously in amount, speed, intensity, or degree.
He became more and more angry.
Often appears as...
- more and more popular
- more and more difficult
adverb
Used to say that a situation or problem is becoming increasingly serious or severe.
Life is becoming more and more difficult for the ordinary people.
Often appears as...
- more and more serious
- more and more severe
adverb
Used to express that something is being done or happening to a greater extent or degree.
She's getting more and more involved in the project.
Often appears as...
- more and more involved
- more and more engrossed
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'more and more' to emphasize the growing strength of an emotion.
As the concert began, I felt more and more excited.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Change
Perfect for describing a change that is not instant, but happens over time.
The days are getting more and more chilly.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be used with both good and bad situations, indicating growth in either direction.
Her confidence is growing more and more.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'more and more' to emphasize the growing strength of an emotion.
As the concert began, I felt more and more excited.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Change
Perfect for describing a change that is not instant, but happens over time.
The days are getting more and more chilly.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be used with both good and bad situations, indicating growth in either direction.
Her confidence is growing more and more.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Use 'more and more' to emphasize the growing strength of an emotion.
As the concert began, I felt more and more excited.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Change
Perfect for describing a change that is not instant, but happens over time.
The days are getting more and more chilly.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be used with both good and bad situations, indicating growth in either direction.
Her confidence is growing more and more.
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