increased

1 of 2

adjective

in·​creased in-ˈkrēst 

ˈin-ˌkrēst

: made or become greater : augmented

at increased risk for heart disease

increased

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of increase entry 1

Synonyms of increased

Adjective

• elevated
• high
• heightened

Examples of increased in a Sentence

Adjective

an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around mid-2027 to make room for increased production of its Cybercab robotaxi, marking a major shift in the electric vehicle maker’s manufacturing priorities. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

The American Heart Association said body clock disruptions carry an increased risk of obesity, among other medical issues. — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Ketamine can cause a slew of other side effects, including delirium, amnesia, increased salivation, abnormal eye movements, high blood pressure and potentially fatal breathing problems. — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

The streamer has faced increased competition of late and slower growth. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for increased

• predeceased
• unreleased
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast
• fleeced
• geest
• greased
• leased
• least