multiplied Definition
- 1to increase greatly in number or amount
- 2to combine a number with itself a certain number of times
Using multiplied: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "multiplied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company's profits have multiplied since they introduced the new product line.
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If you multiply 5 by 3, you get 15.
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The bacteria in the petri dish multiplied rapidly.
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The rumors about the celebrity's scandal multiplied on social media.
multiplied Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with multiplied
to increase rapidly and uncontrollably, often used to describe population growth
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The stray cats in the neighborhood are multiplying like rabbits.
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The cost of living has multiplied by a factor of three in the past decade.
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In this equation, you need to multiply and divide to solve for x.
Origins of multiplied
from Latin 'multiplicare', meaning 'to multiply'
Summary: multiplied in Brief
The verb 'multiplied' [ˈmʌltɪplaɪd] means to greatly increase in number or amount, or to combine a number with itself a certain number of times. It can refer to anything from financial profits to bacterial growth, as in 'The bacteria in the petri dish multiplied rapidly.' 'Multiplied' also appears in phrases like 'multiply like rabbits,' which describes rapid and uncontrollable population growth.
