Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Increase.
How to pronounce increase:
US
Increase - as a noun
A quantity that is added
Example: "There was an addition to property taxes this year"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
additiongainHypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A change resulting in an increase
Example: "The increase is scheduled for next month"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterationchangemodificationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decreaseA process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Example: "The increase in unemployment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growthincrementHypernyms (Closely Related)
physical processprocessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
accessionaccretionaccumulationaccretion
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accretionaccretionmultiplicationpopulation growthproliferationpullulationrelaxationbroadeningwidening
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decreaseThe amount by which something increases
Example: "They proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incrementHypernyms (Closely Related)
amountHyponyms (Broadly Related)
amplificationgainfare increaseprice increase
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hikeraiserisesalary increasewage hikewage increaseboostcost increasehikerisesupplementsupplementationtax-increasetax boosttax hikeup-tick
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decreaseThe act of increasing something
Example: "He gave me an increase in salary"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
step-upHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of magnitudeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
additionadvanceriseappreciation
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surgeupsurgeaugmentationamplificationexpansionescalationmaximationmaximisationmaximizationexaggerationexpanding uponexpansionaccrualaccruementaccumulationinclusionaggrandisementaggrandizementelevationstrengtheningintensificationintensificationsplitsplit upstock split
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decreaseIncrease - as a verb
Become bigger or greater in amount
Example: "The amount of work increased"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change magnitudeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
accruespikeadd togain
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decreaseMake bigger or more
Example: "The boss finally increased her salary"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
extendstretchaugmentbuild up
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decreaseExample Sentences
"We need to increase the amount of exercise we do to stay healthy."
"She has been trying to increase her savings by putting more money into her account."
"The company plans to increase production to meet the growing demand."
"He decided to increase the intensity of his training to improve his performance."
"The government announced measures to increase employment opportunities for young people."
Word Game Points
Is INCREASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, increase is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INCREASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is INCREASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, increase is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINCREASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is INCREASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, increase is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINCREASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
