growing larger in number, amount, or level
There is an increasing demand for electric cars.
Scientists are worried about increasing levels of carbon dioxide.
✦ Derived from the present participle of the verb “increase”, used adjectivally since the 17th century.
the act of making something larger or of becoming larger
The increasing of the budget allowed the school to buy new computers.
Regular exercise leads to the increasing of muscle strength.
✦ Gerund form of the verb “increase”, functioning as a noun since Middle English period.
more and more; to a greater and greater degree over time
The coastal town has become increasingly popular with tourists each summer.
Farmers are increasingly turning to solar power to run their equipment.
✦ formed from the adjective “increasing” (growing larger or greater) with the adverbial suffix “-ly”, first recorded in the 17th century.
to become larger in number, size, amount, or level, or to make something become larger
Prices usually increase before the holidays.
The teacher asked the students to increase the font size so everyone could read.
✦ From Latin 'increscere' meaning 'to grow into', via Old French 'encroistre'.
becoming greater or making something become greater in number, size, or amount
The population of the city is increasing every year.
She kept increasing the volume until the music filled the room.
✦ Formed from the base verb “increase” + the present-participle suffix “-ing”.
past tense and past participle form of the verb “increase,” meaning that something became greater in number, size, amount, or degree
Sales increased after the new commercial aired.
The river’s water level increased overnight because of heavy rain.
