ever-increasing — continuously growing or expanding in amount, degree, or intensity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continuously growing or expanding in amount, degree, or intensity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈevər ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom's ever-increasing collection of K-pop albums is taking over our entire house.
- The ever-increasing number of food delivery apps makes choosing dinner unnecessarily complicated.
- Companies must adapt to the ever-increasing pace of technological change.
ever-increasing
ADJECTIVE[/ˈevər ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/]
continuously growing or expanding in amount, degree, or intensity
continuously growing or expanding in amount, degree, or intensity
Ever-increasing supply, even while releasing and decreasing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'ever' (meaning always or continuously) with 'increasing' (growing or becoming larger). The phrase emphasizes an uninterrupted, ongoing process of growth or expansion.
Breakdown
ever (always, continuously) + increasing (present participle of increase, meaning growing or becoming greater in size or amount)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's ever-increasing collection of K-pop albums is taking over our entire house.”
“The ever-increasing number of food delivery apps makes choosing dinner unnecessarily complicated.”
“Companies must adapt to the ever-increasing pace of technological change.”
“The ever-increasing traffic in Seoul makes me want to teleport to work.”
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