Pronunciation

/ɪnˈkriːs/

Definitions

• Noun: A growth in size, amount, degree, or value; augmentation or rise. For example: “The company reported a significant increase in profits this quarter.”
• Verb: To become greater in size, amount, degree, or value; to make something greater. For example: “They plan to increase production by 20% next year.”

Noun usage examples:

• “There has been a noticeable increase in traffic since the new shopping mall opened.”
• “Regular exercise can lead to an increase in muscle mass.”

Verb usage examples:

• “Management decided to increase employee salaries to improve morale.”
• “By saving money each month, she increased her savings account balance.”

Phrases

• “Increase in”: Refers to the growth or addition within a specific area. Example: “There has been an increase in demand for sustainable products.”
• “Increase by”: Indicates the magnitude of the growth. Example: “Sales have increased by 50% compared to last year.”
• “On the increase”: This means that something is growing or becoming more frequent. Example: “Crime rates in the city are on the increase.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The population increase in our town necessitates the construction of more schools.”
• Verb: “We need to increase our marketing efforts if we want to boost sales.”

Synonyms

• Growth
• Rise
• Boost
• Gain
• Advance
• Expansion
• Development
• Upsurge
• Augmentation
• Enlargement
• Improvement

As a verb, synonyms may include:

• Enhance
• Elevate
• Amplify
• Multiply
• Magnify
• Raise
• Hike
• Inflate