increase (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkriːs/
Definition
To become or make something greater in size, amount, or degree.
Examples
The population of the city has increased by 10% in the last decade.
We need to increase our efforts to meet the deadline.
The government plans to increase taxes next year.
How to Use increase
- increase by (prepositional phrase)
- To become greater in amount or size by a specific number or percentage. — "The price of gas increased by 10 cents per gallon."
- increase to (prepositional phrase)
- To reach a greater amount or size, ending at a specific level. — "The number of visitors increased to over one million last year."
- increase in (prepositional phrase)
- To become greater in amount or size within a particular area or category. — "There has been an increase in crime in the city center."
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