increasing — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. On the increase.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Narrower terms

   ever-increasing

   Examples

   steadily increasing demand

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   The world’s environmental crises are an increasing concern in international politics. Deforestation of the Amazon was high on the agenda of this week’s G7 meeting in Biarritz, France. In September, world leaders will gather in New York for a climate action summit.

Noun

1. An increase.

   Examples

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   Now begin the increasings for the chest by making 2 stitches in the fourth stitch; repeat this, increasing in every fourth row, but 1 stitch further each time, so as to form a slanting line, the same as a dress-pleat.

Adjective

1. becoming greater or larger

   Antonyms

   decreasing

   Examples

   increasing prices

2. (music) increasing in tempo and/or volume

   Antonyms

   decreasing