Ba… hodo ば... ほど


Phrase meaning: the more… the more
It follows the stem of ba-form of verb or adjective. The dictionary form of the same verb or adjective is repeated before hodo.
1. Used with verb
練習すれするほどうまくなります。
Renshuu sureba suru hodo umaku narimasu.
The more you practice, the better you can do.

2. Used with adjective
早けれ早いほどいい。
Hayakereba hayai hodo ii.
The sooner, the better.

-> See also dake