This is the 4320th most frequent Korean word.
커진다
"Gets bigger" or "grows."
In this sentence, '커진다' is used to describe a progressive increase in the intensity of laughter.
그녀의 웃음은 점점 커진다.
Her laughter is gradually becoming louder.
Here, '커진다' metaphorically refers to an augmentation in emotional sentiment, illustrating the growth of hope over time.
나의 희망은 시간이 지날수록 커진다.
My hopes grow larger as time passes.
'커진다' in this instance signifies the worsening state of an issue, implying its increase in scale or impact.