Synonyms of increment

increment

noun

ˈiŋ-krə-mənt 

as in increase

something added (as by growth)

added another big increment to the sales total this quarter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• gain
• boost
• addition
• rise
• raise
• augmentation
• expansion
• accrual
• accretion
• proliferation
• step-up
• plus
• accumulation
• supplement
• addendum
• uptick
• more
• continuation
• extension
• spike
• collection
• complement
• jump
• assemblage
• upturn
• gathering
• appendix
• accession
• uptrend
• run-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• decrease
• decrement
• loss
• diminution
• depletion
• lowering
• decline
• shrinkage
• abatement
• fall
• lessening
• deduction
• diminishment
• subtraction
• falloff
• step-down
• drop-off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of increment

Previous contracts establishing long-term benefits have been set in increments of 10 or even 20 years, raising the stakes for labor and the state. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

The studios’ annual 8×10 sale returns for its 10th year on Saturday, giving visitors the chance to acquire art at a fraction of the usual price by bidding in $25 increments starting at $100. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

House is also hoping tax increment financing could lead to revitalization of a downtown area, drawing in more business revenue through development. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

The rest of the community is planned to be listed by four-unit building increments every 30 to 45 days. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026