Definitions
- Referring to the process of making something physically larger in size. - Talking about an increase in the size or scale of something. - Describing the act of expanding or extending something beyond its original boundaries.
- Referring to the process of making something bigger in quantity or amount. - Talking about a rise or growth in the number, size, or intensity of something. - Describing the act of adding more to something or making it more substantial.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a change in size or quantity.
- 2Both words can be used to describe growth or expansion.
- 3Both words can be used in a variety of contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Enlargement specifically refers to making something physically larger, while increase can refer to making something bigger in quantity or amount.
- 2Type of change: Enlargement implies a change in size or scale, while increase implies a change in quantity or amount.
- 3Degree of change: Enlargement suggests a significant change in size or scale, while increase can refer to a small or large change in quantity or amount.
- 4Context: Enlargement is often used in the context of physical objects or spaces, while increase can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 5Connotation: Enlargement can have a neutral or positive connotation, while increase can have a neutral, positive, or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Enlargement and increase are synonyms that both refer to a change in size or quantity. However, enlargement specifically implies making something physically larger, while increase can refer to making something bigger in quantity or amount. Additionally, enlargement suggests a significant change in size or scale, while increase can refer to a small or large change in quantity or amount.
