Improving
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of improve; the act of making or becoming better in quality, condition, or performance. It describes an ongoing process of enhancement or advancement.
“Her language skills are improving rapidly since she started taking private lessons.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
Syllables
im·prov·ing
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Wordle
Contains two 'I's and 'PROV' pattern; ends with '-ing' gerund form
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; good value with 'V' and common word structure
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