more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

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Modern life means that more and more of us are spending more time than ever in our cars. John Archer, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Same goes for the Ravens, with more and more fans scouring for places to find unique vintage wear to support their favorite teams. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025 Aselton and Diggs make the most of the relationship story in scenes that become more and more poignant as the film goes on. Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025 Probably the most significant factor is the company's ever-present pressure to accelerate, even while taking on more and more challenging tasks. Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for more and more

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of more and more was in the 13th century

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“More and more.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20and%20more. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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