increasingly
Translation
increasingly, more and more
Examples
It became increasingly difficult.
It became increasingly difficult.
She is increasingly popular.
She is increasingly popular.
Grammar Patterns
increasingly + ((adjective/adverb)) more and more (adjective/adverb) It became increasingly difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more and more, progressively, ever more
Etymology
Formed from the present participle of "increase" + the adverbial suffix "-ly".
Memory Tips
It's the adverb form of "increase". It describes something happening to a greater extent over time.