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increase

Pronunciation: [/ɪnˈkɹiːs/]

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increase: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use increase in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quantity”

(verb) to make something larger in size, amount, or degree. Like when you add more water to a glass to make it fuller.

Example

She decided to increase her savings by depositing more money each month.

Example

Unfortunately, the company had to decrease its workforce due to financial difficulties.

Example

How can we increase the number of participants in the event?

Context: “amount”

(noun) the act of making something larger in size, amount, or degree. Like when you see a rise in the number of students attending a school.

Example

The increase in sales was attributed to the new marketing strategy.

Example

The decrease in funding caused a decrease in research projects.

Example

What factors can lead to an increase in demand for a product?

How to pronounce increase

Pronunciation: [/ɪnˈkɹiːs/]

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