Meaning of the word increase in English

What does increase mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

increase

US /ɪnˈkriːs/

UK /ɪnˈkriːs/

become or make greater in size, amount, or degree

Example:

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The population of the city continues to increase.

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We need to increase our efforts to finish the project on time.

Synonym:

grow rise expand escalate multiply

Antonym:

decrease reduce diminish

an instance of growing or making greater in size, amount, or degree

Example:

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There has been a significant increase in sales this quarter.

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The company announced a price increase for its products.

Synonym:

rise growth gain surge expansion

Antonym:

decrease reduction decline