increasing

UK
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkrisɪŋ/
increasinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
Becoming greater in size, amount, or degree.
The increasing demand for electric cars is evident in the market trends.
increasingnoun
UK
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
Gerundial use meaning 'the act or process of becoming greater'; treated as uncountable.
Translations
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.
Definitions
The act or process of becoming greater in size, amount, or degree.
Increasing carbon emissions poses a serious threat to the climate.
increaseverb

increasing

Gerund

increased
Past Simple
increased
Past Participle
increasing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkriːs/
US
/ɪnˈkris/
Translations
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
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.
increasenoun
Definitions
An instance of growing or making greater in size, amount, or degree.
There was a significant increase in the company's profits this quarter.
The amount by which something becomes larger or greater.
The increase in temperature was noticeable by midday.