increased; increasing
Definition of increase
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
2
: to multiply by the production of young
increase
noun
Definition of increase (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the act or process of increasing: such as
a
: addition or enlargement in size, extent, or quantity
2
: something that is added to an original stock or amount by augmentation or growth (such as offspring, produce, profit)
on the increase
: becoming greater (as in size, number, or amount) : increasing
crime is on the increase
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The first known use of increase was in the 14th century
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