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increasing

The correct spelling is increasing.

How to pronounce increasing

/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/

Say it like: Inc-ree-sin-g

The correct spelling is increasing. (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater. For example: "His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

Usage Examples

His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money.

The Moon increases.

steadily increasing demand

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
  2. 2.To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.
  3. 3.To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.
  4. 4.To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.

adjective

  1. 1.On the increase.

noun

  1. 1.An increase.

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