What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
increase
Example
The company plans to increase its profits by 20% this year. [increase: verb]
Example
There has been an increase in the number of students attending the school. [increase: noun]
grow
Example
The plant grew taller and stronger with proper care. [grow: verb]
Example
The company has grown into a multinational corporation over the years. [grow: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Increase is more commonly used than grow in formal or technical contexts, while grow is more commonly used in everyday language and informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between increase and grow?
Increase is generally considered more formal than grow, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
