This is the 5161st most frequent Korean word.
높아지고
"높아지고" means "getting higher" or "increasing."
Here, "높아지고" is metaphorically used to describe an internal or abstract increase, such as expectations or hopes.
사람들의 기대가 높아지고 있습니다.
The expectations of people are rising.
In this sentence, "높아지고" reflects the literal ascending height, suggesting a spatial or vertical increase.
그 산은 올라갈수록 경치가 더 높아지고 멋져요.
The higher you climb the mountain, the more spectacular the view becomes.
This usage of "높아지고" in this sentence illustrates its literal meaning of "to increase" or "to rise," often applied to quantitative or measurable contexts.