increases (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkriːsɪz/

Definition

Becomes greater in size, amount, or degree.

Examples

• The company's profits have increased significantly this year.

• The population of the city increases by about 2% annually.

• As the temperature increases, so does the need for air conditioning.

How to Use increases

increase by (prepositional phrase)

To become larger by a specific amount. — "The cost of living increases by 5% each year."

increase to (prepositional phrase)

To reach a larger amount or level. — "The number of registered users increased to over one million."

increase in (prepositional phrase)

A rise in the amount or size of something. — "There has been an increase in crime rates in the city."

Synonyms of increases

Words with a similar meaning to increases:

• grows
• rises
• mounts
• escalates

Antonyms of increases

Words with the opposite meaning to increases:

• decreases
• reduces

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