multiply

verbB1 · Intermediate

To make a number bigger by times another number.

Meanings of «multiply»

1 · verb

to make a number bigger by times another number

She learned to multiply large numbers in math class.

2 · verb

to increase quickly in number, especially by breeding

Rabbits multiply quickly when they have enough food.

Similar: increase breed reproduce

Translation

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The difference between similar words

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.

Word family

multiply B1 · verbmultiplication A2 · nounmultiple B1 · adjective

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