increase

[ɪnˈkriːs]

increase Definition

to become or make something greater in amount, number, value, or strength.

Using increase: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "increase" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company plans to increase its profits by 20% this year.

  • Example

    The population has increased rapidly in recent years.

  • Example

    She increased the volume of the music.

  • Example

    The price of oil has increased significantly.

increase Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for increase

Idioms Using increase

  • to make a situation more intense or difficult

    Example

    The boss increased the heat on the employees to finish the project on time.

  • increase one's chances

    to improve the likelihood of success

    Example

    Taking extra classes can increase your chances of getting into a good college.

  • to make a situation more stressful or demanding

    Example

    The coach increased the pressure on the team to win the championship.

Phrases with increase

  • becoming more common or frequent

    Example

    Cases of COVID-19 are on the increase again.

  • a rise in the amount or level of something

    Example

    There has been an increase in the number of people working from home.

  • to become or make something greater in amount, number, value, or strength by a certain amount

    Example

    The price of gas has increased by 10 cents per gallon.

Origins of increase

from Latin 'increpare', meaning 'to sound, shout'

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Summary: increase in Brief

The verb 'increase' [ɪnˈkriːs] means to make something greater in amount, number, value, or strength. It can be used in various contexts, such as business, population, volume, and price. The phrase 'on the increase' denotes something becoming more common or frequent, while 'increase in' refers to a rise in the amount or level of something. 'Increase by' is used to indicate the amount of increase. Idioms like 'increase the heat' and 'increase the pressure' imply making a situation more intense or difficult.

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