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How to Use "Increase" with Example Sentences
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increase
(v):
to become greater in size, amount or number.
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Used with adverbs:
"
His temperature
increased
dramatically
.
"
(dramatically, considerably, significantly, rapidly)
"
Gradually
increase
the medication.
"
(gradually, slowly)
"
The price
increased
slightly
in one year.
"
(slightly, sharply, steadily, a bit, greatly)
Used with prepositions:
"
Sales have
increased
by
10 percent.
"
(by)
"
Homes in that area are expected to
increase
in
price.
"
(in)
"
Poor eyesight
increases
with
age.
"
(with)
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increase
(n):
a rise in the size, amount or number.
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Used with adjectives:
"
He received a
huge
increase
in pay.
"
(huge, big, considerable, significant, major, large)
"
Our business had a
modest
increase
in profit.
"
(modest, slight, small)
"
She experienced a
sudden
increase
in blood pressure.
"
(sudden, sharp, gradual, steady)
"
He was hoping for a
pay
increase
.
"
(pay, salary, budget)
"
They are protesting the
price
increase
.
"
(price, tuition, tax, rent)
Used with verbs:
"
Profits
show
a steady
increase
.
"
(show)
"
Many cities
are experiencing
an
increase
in unemployment.
"
(be + experiencing)
"
We
achieved
a small
increase
in profits.
"
(achieved, received, saw)
"
Population growth has
led to
an
increase
in traffic.
"
(led to, resulted in, caused, produced)
"
We
are predicting
an
increase
in sales this holiday.
"
(be + predicting, be + expecting)
"
The governor
proposed
a tax
increase
.
"
(proposed, suggested)
"
The company
announced
an
increase
in sales.
"
(announced, reported)
Used with prepositions:
"
Crime in the area is
on
the
increase
.
"
(on)
"
He asked for an
increase
in
allowance.
"
(in)
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