increasing

UK
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkrisɪŋ/

Translations

increasinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
The increasing demand for electric cars is evident in the market trends.
La demande croissante de voitures électriques est évidente dans les tendances du marché.
increasingnoun
UK
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
Gerundial use meaning 'the act or process of becoming greater'; treated as uncountable.
Increasing carbon emissions poses a serious threat to the climate.
L’augmentation des émissions de carbone constitue une menace sérieuse pour le climat.
Additional translations
hausseSurtout employé dans les contextes économiques, sociaux ou statistiques.
increaseverb

increasing

Gerund

increased
Past Simple
increased
Past Participle
increasing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkriːs/
US
/ɪnˈkris/
The population of the city is expected to increase significantly over the next decade.
La population de la ville devrait augmenter considérablement au cours de la prochaine décennie.
Additional translations
croîtrePlus littéraire ou formel; surtout pour une croissance spontanée.

Definitions

increasinggerund / present participle
Becoming greater in size, amount, or degree.
The increasing demand for electric cars is evident in the market trends.
increasingnoun
The act or process of becoming greater in size, amount, or degree.
Increasing carbon emissions poses a serious threat to the climate.
increaseverb
To become greater in size, amount, or degree.
The population of the city is expected to increase significantly over the next decade.
To make something greater in size, amount, or degree.
The company plans to increase its workforce by 20% next year.