more and more

adverb

: to a progressively increasing extent

Examples of more and more in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As the competition grows more and more fierce on American Idol, Emmy Russell is enjoying is every moment. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024 For years, Feldman would continue to stage fights at the Fort McDowell Casino, the matches becoming more and more outrageous as his career grew. Stayton Bonner, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for more and more 

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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Cite this Entry

“More and more.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20and%20more. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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