B2adjectivesocietymoney
US/ɪnˈkriː.sɪŋ/
UK/ɪnˈkriː.sɪŋ/
becoming larger in number, amount or degree over time
In context
There is increasing pressure on young people to find work.
An increasing number of students study abroad each year.
Increasing costs forced the small cafe to raise its prices.
Words that go with increasing
adjective + noun
- increasing numberAn increasing number of people work from home.
- increasing demandIncreasing demand pushed up the price of rice.
- increasing pressureThe mayor faces increasing pressure to act.
- increasing costIncreasing cost is a worry for many families.
- increasing evidenceThere is increasing evidence that sleep affects memory.
- increasing concernDoctors express increasing concern about sugar.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The increasing of pricesCorrect: The increase in prices
Incorrect:
an increasing number of people isCorrect: an increasing number of people are