What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
growing
Example
The growing population of the city is causing traffic congestion. [growing: adjective]
Example
The company is experiencing growing demand for their products. [growing: present participle]
increasing
Example
The increasing number of COVID-19 cases is concerning. [increasing: adjective]
Example
The company is increasing its production capacity to meet demand. [increasing: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Increasing is more commonly used than growing in everyday language. Increasing is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while growing is less common and often used in specific contexts such as agriculture or biology.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between growing and increasing?
Both growing and increasing are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
