increasing

(verb) become bigger or greater in amount. Synonyms: increase. Example: "The amount of work increased."

(verb) make bigger or more. Synonyms: increase. Examples: "The boss finally increased her salary." "The university increased the number of students it admitted."

(adj) becoming greater or larger. Synonyms: increasing (vs. decreasing). Example: "Increasing prices."

(adj) music. Synonyms: increasing (vs. decreasing).