increase - English word #892

Translation

To become larger in number, size, or amount, or to make something larger.

Word origin

From Latin increscere, meaning to grow or become larger.

Verb typeregular (increase, increases, increased)

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Here "increase" means to make something larger in amount.

term.

"Increased" is the past form of "increase".

rate.

"Increases" is the form used with he, she, or it.

more

A larger amount or number; to a greater degree than before.

grow

To get bigger over time, or to make a plant get bigger.

add

To put something more with what is already there.

number

A word or symbol, like one, two, or three, that tells you how many.

big

Large in size, amount, or importance.

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