increase
Definition
- n. a change resulting in an increase
- n. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
- n. the amount by which something increases
- n. the act of increasing something
Word forms
- Past participle
- increased
- Present participle
- increasing
- Third person singular
- increases
- Past tense
- increased
Example sentences
n.
The increase in sales this quarter has surprised everyone in the company.
vt.
We need to increase our efforts to improve customer satisfaction.
vi.
The number of students who enroll in this course tends to increase every year.