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."
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