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[learner1]

Hello,

"Unspoiled beaches are getting harder to find as time passes."

Does 'are getting harder' have the same meaning as 'are getting harder and harder' in the above case?

Thank you very much.

[Philo Kevetch]

Hello Learne -

repeating 'harder' indicates that it is becoming more difficult

so..yes, it has the same basic meaning but to an increased degree.

Philo

[learner1]

Hello Philo,

Thank you ver much for your help.