ますます
Meanings
- Increasingly
- More and more
- To a greater extent
About this pattern
Explanation
ますます is used to express that something is happening to a greater extent than before. It often emphasizes a continuing trend or intensification, and is placed before the adjective or verb to show that the degree is increasing. It is common in news, storytelling, and everyday conversation when describing gradual changes over time.
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Example sentences
The weather has become increasingly better.
She is becoming more and more beautiful.
This book is getting more and more popular.
If you keep practicing, you’ll become better and better.
The kids’ homework is increasing more and more.
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