Simple meaning
What does Increase mean?
Increase means become more or make more.
Dictionary definition
To make or become greater in size, amount, number, or degree.
Example sentences
Increase in a sentence
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The increase in rain filled the lake.
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Synonyms
Words like Increase
growUse when amount or size becomes larger.
raiseUse when causing something to become higher.
Antonyms
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Word family
Increase word family
Base word
increase
adjective
increasing
Becoming greater over time.
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Practice 1
What does increase mean?
Increase describes growth in amount, size, or degree.
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