sheida
what is the meaning of by the second in this sentence?
The noise and confusion increased by the second.
2014년 2월 16일 오후 3:49
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"By the second" is just a way of saying "each second". In other words, it got louder and more confusing during each second that passed.
2014년 2월 16일
It means it increased rapidly. Each second (one sixtieth of a minute) there was more noise and confusion.
2014년 2월 16일
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