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

練習すれば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

早ければ早いほどいい。

Hayakereba hayai hodo ii.

The sooner, the better.

-> See also dake