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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
In
kris
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In
kris
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| inflections: |
increases, increasing, increased |
| definition 1: |
to make larger or more in number.
The company increased the salaries of the managers.- synonyms:
- expand
- antonyms:
- reduce
- similar words:
- accelerate, advance, hike, raise, swell
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| definition 2: |
to become larger or more in number.
Her salary increased last year.The population of our town is increasing.- synonyms:
- expand
- antonyms:
- decrease, shrink
- similar words:
- accelerate, swell
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| related words: |
extend |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
In
kris
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| definition: |
an addition in size or amount.
There has been an increase in the number of people in this city in recent years.- synonyms:
- addition, growth
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| related words: |
addition |
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| derivation: |
increasingly (adv.) |
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