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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
In
kris
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In
kris
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| inflections: |
increases, increasing, increased |
| definition 1: |
to make larger or greater; add to.
I asked my mom to increase my allowance on my birthday.- synonyms:
- add to, augment, boost, build, enlarge, expand, jack up, multiply
- antonyms:
- decrease, diminish, lessen, lower, reduce
- similar words:
- accelerate, advance, amplify, elevate, hike, intensify, raise, swell, up
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| definition 2: |
to become greater in amount, number, or size.
The population of our town is increasing.- synonyms:
- build, enlarge, expand, mount, multiply, rise
- antonyms:
- decrease, diminish, dwindle, lessen, shrink
- similar words:
- accelerate, intensify, mushroom, skyrocket, swell, wax
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| related words: |
accumulate, add, aggravate, appreciate, augment, better, broaden, build, compound, enrich, extend, jump, lengthen, rise, speed |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
In
kris
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| definition: |
an addition in size or amount.
The weather report said that there was an increase in the number of thunderstorms this summer compared with last year.- synonyms:
- addition, growth, rise
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| related words: |
addition, appreciation, gain |
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| derivation: |
increasingly (adv.) |
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