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Part of speech

particle

Definition

more and more; gradually increasing, increasingly

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Ahaciw-olu olomi-apsitome (olomi-cinitome). However, it gets shallower and shallower.
Ahaciw pomolamson, kospon-ote neke peciwehse. More and more the wind blew, until at last it gusted and brought on a storm. (LM)
Ahaci-te olomi-ksinukhotuwok nikk psuwisok. The cats got sicker and sicker. (JH)
Ahaciw olomi-millukhotuwok skinuhsisok. The boys are doing more and more things that cause trouble.
Ahaciw olomi-nawtaqsu. His voice gradually gets fainter as he moves away.

Audio Recordings

Recording Type Speaker
word Dolly
word Plansowes
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
example Dolly
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