Definition of increase
increased
;increasing
increaser
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of increase in a Sentence
The house increased in value.
She increased her wealth substantially.
Origin and Etymology of increase
Middle English encresen, from Anglo-French encreistre, from Latin increscere, from in- + crescere to grow — more at crescent
Synonym Discussion of increase
Definition of increase
1 : the act or process of increasing: such asa : addition or enlargement in size, extent, or quantityb obsolete : propagation
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
Examples of increase in a Sentence
an increase in life expectancy
The employees expect some increase in wages.
The construction will probably cause some increase in traffic delays.
The report showed increases of between 20 and 30 percent.
an increase of three dollars
First Known Use of increase
14th century
INCREASE Defined for English Language Learners
increase
playDefinition of increase for English Language Learners
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: to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
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: to make (something) larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
increase
playDefinition of increase for English Language Learners
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: the act of becoming larger or of making something larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
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: the amount by which something is made larger or greater
INCREASE Defined for Kids
Definition of increase for Students
increased
;increasing
: to make or become greater Skill increases with practice.
Word Root of increase
The Latin word crēscere, meaning “to grow,” gives us the root cresc or cre. Words from the Latin crēscere have something to do with growing. To increase is to grow greater in size or amount. To decrease is to grow smaller in size or amount. A crescendo in music is when the volume slowly grows louder.
Definition of increase for Students
: an addition or enlargement in size, extent, or quantity He received a pay increase.
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