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increase
noun(in-crease)
the amount by which something increases
Synonyms: increment,
Antonyms: decrease,
Examples:
They proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare.
increase
noun(in-crease)
the act of increasing something
Synonyms: step-up,
Antonyms: decrease,
Examples:
He gave me an increase in salary.
increase
noun(in-crease)
a quantity that is added
Synonyms: addition, gain,
increase
noun(in-crease)
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Synonyms: growth, increment,
Antonyms: decrease,
Examples:
The increase in unemployment.
increase
noun(in-crease)
a change resulting in an increase
Antonyms: decrease,
Examples:
The increase is scheduled for next month.
increase
verb(in-crease)
become bigger or greater in amount
Antonyms: decrease,
Examples:
The amount of work increased.
increase
verb(in-crease)
make bigger or more
Antonyms: decrease,
Examples:
The boss finally increased her salary.
The university increased the number of students it admitted.

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