Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkris/
noun a rise or growth in size, number, value, or strength
A1 The increase in temperature made the ice cream melt faster.
A2 There was a noticeable increase in the number of students attending the workshop.
B1 The company saw a significant increase in profits after implementing new marketing strategies.
B2 The government is planning to implement policies to address the increase in crime rates.
C1 The gradual increase in global temperatures is a major concern for environmental scientists.
C2 The sudden increase in demand for the product caught the company off guard.
verb to become or make greater in size, number, value, or strength
A1 I want to increase my vocabulary by learning new words every day.
A2 She decided to increase her exercise routine to improve her fitness.
B1 The company plans to increase production in order to meet growing demand.
B2 The government is implementing policies to increase job opportunities for young people.
C1 The marketing campaign was successful in increasing sales by 20%.
C2 The new technology has significantly increased efficiency in the workplace.
formal The company plans to implement strategies to increase their market share.
informal I need to increase the amount of exercise I do each week.
slang I've been hitting the gym hard to increase my gains.
figurative Learning a new language can increase your mental flexibility.
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