CEFR A2

increased

verb

Meaning

Became greater in size, amount, or degree.

Examples

The number of people using public transport has increased.
Sales of the new product have increased by 20% this quarter.

Synonyms: grew, rose, expanded, amplified

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increased (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkriːst/

Definition

Became greater in size, amount, or degree.

Examples

The number of people using public transport has increased.
Sales of the new product have increased by 20% this quarter.
We noticed that the noise level increased as more cars entered the parking lot.

How to Use increased

increase by (prepositional phrase): To become greater by a specific amount or percentage. — "The population increased by 10% last year."
increase to (prepositional phrase): To reach a greater amount or level. — "The company's revenue increased to $1 million."
increase in (prepositional phrase): To become greater in a particular area or aspect. — "There was an increase in crime in the city."

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