More and more
Example: More and more people are using electric cars today.
Definition
"More and more" is a phrase used to indicate a gradual increase in quantity, frequency, or intensity over time. It emphasizes that something is becoming increasingly common or significant, as in the example, 'More and more people are using electric cars today.'
Etymology
The phrase "more and more" originates from the Old English use of 'more' to denote a greater amount or degree. Repeating 'more' intensifies the meaning, a linguistic pattern common in English for emphasis. Did you know? This doubling emphasizes continuous growth or increase, making it a simple yet effective expression.
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"More and more" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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