increase

verbB1 · Intermediate

To become bigger or more.

Meaning of «increase»

verb

to become bigger or more

Prices continue to increase every single year.

Translation

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«increase» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

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The difference between similar words

becoming bigger in size or number

increasethe usual word for a number going upThere was an increase in prices.

growthgetting bigger over time, like a plant or a cityThe growth of the city was fast.

risegoing up, often in prices or temperatureA rise in temperature melted the snow.

expansiongetting bigger on purpose, like a businessThe shop plans an expansion next year.

to become more in number or amount

increasethe usual word for numbers and amountsThe number of students will increase.

risego up to a higher level, like prices or heatPrices rise every year in this town.

growget bigger slowly, over timeThe city has grown a lot in ten years.

multiplygrow in number very fastRabbits multiply very quickly.

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