even more; the more... the more...
Meanings
2 senses · 9 examplesadverb
even more; increasingly; all the more
Used to indicate a progressive increase over time. Often found with time-related contexts and past or ongoing events.
In the past two years, he has appeared increasingly thin.
After Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather got even cooler.
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After hearing the explanation, his brow furrowed even more tightly.
The longer we interact, the more I find him reliable.
As the night grew darker, the city lights became increasingly brilliant.
adverb
the more... the more...
Used in correlative structures, where the second clause follows the pattern "越是..., 越发..." or "越..., 越发...". It emphasizes the correlation between two changing conditions.
The more spectators there are, the more energetically they perform.
The more impatient you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes.
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The more she tried to explain, the more flustered she felt.
The greater the pressure, the more evidently your potential is unleashed.