German Conversation · Level 94
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German word
zusehends
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsuːˌzeːənts/
Meaning
- adverbvisibly
Example
Sein Zustand wurde zusehends besser.
His condition was visibly improving.
More examples
Die Beschwerden der Patienten wurden zusehends weniger.
The patients' complaints became noticeably fewer.
Core concept
A dim room brightens little by little until the difference catches the eye.
Common phrases
zusehends besser
noticeably better
zusehends schlechter
noticeably worse
zusehends spürbar
increasingly noticeable
Similar words
zunehmend: With a gradual increase in strength, amount, or degree.
merklich: To a degree that makes the change noticeable.
sichtbar: In a way that can be seen as the change develops.
deutlich: To a clear and unmistakable degree.
Definition in German
schrittweise so stark werden, dass die Veränderung sichtbar oder bemerkbar wird
Word origin
Zusehends comes from the adverbial use of zusehend, the present participle of zusehen, with an established adverbial -s ending.
Usage tips
- Zusehends commonly modifies a changing state, as in 'zusehends besser' or 'zusehends schwieriger', rather than a single completed change.
Other meanings
- markedlyadverb
- noticeablyadverb
Opposites
- abnehmenddecreasinglyadverb