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The definition of increase
4 Definitions of: increase
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- verb, to make or become greater in size, degree, frequency, etc; grow or expand
- noun, the act of increasing; augmentation
- noun, the amount by which something increases
- noun, on the increase increasing, esp becoming more frequent
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| Synonyms: | growth, rise, boost, development, gain, addition, expansion, extension, heighten, proliferation | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | decrease, shrink |
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