Definitions and Examples of added, expanded, increased
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
added
To put something together with something else to increase the size, number, or amount.
Example
She added some sugar to her coffee to make it sweeter.
Made larger or more extensive.
Example
The company expanded its operations to include international markets.
To become greater in size, number, or amount.
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly in the last few months.
Key Differences: added vs expanded vs increased
- 1Added implies combining two or more things to increase their quantity or size.
- 2Expanded suggests making something larger or more extensive.
- 3Increased means becoming greater in size, number, or amount.
Effective Usage of added, expanded, increased
- 1Business: Use added, expanded, and increased to describe changes in business operations, such as increasing production or expanding into new markets.
- 2Cooking: Use added to describe putting more ingredients into a dish to enhance its flavor.
- 3Writing: Use expanded to describe adding more details or information to a story or essay.
Remember this!
The antonyms of pared are added, expanded, and increased. Use these words to describe changes in business operations, cooking, or writing. Added implies combining two or more things, expanded suggests making something larger or more extensive, and increased means becoming greater in size, number, or amount.
