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INCREASING

(adj., verb, noun)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Increasing.

How to pronounce increasing:

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Increasing - as an adjective

Becoming greater or larger

Example: "Increasing prices"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decreasing14

(music) increasing in tempo and/or volume

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decreasing14

Increasing - as a verb

(of a quantity, etc.) to become larger or greater.

Example: "His rage only increased when i told him of the lost money."

To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.

To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.

Example: "The moon increases."

Increasing - as a noun

An increase.

Example Sentences

"The increasing temperature is causing the ice to melt faster."
"We need to find a solution for the increasing traffic congestion in the city."
"The company is experiencing increasing profits for the third consecutive quarter."
"There has been an increasing demand for renewable energy sources."
"The increasing crime rate is a major concern for the community."
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Word Game Points

Is INCREASING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, increasing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INCREASING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INCREASING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, increasing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INCREASING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is INCREASING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, increasing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INCREASING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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