noun
a quantity that is added
Synonyms
Examples
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
noun
a change resulting in an increase
Examples
- the increase is scheduled for next month
noun
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Synonyms
Examples
- the increase in unemployment
- the growth of population
noun
the amount by which something increases
Synonyms
Examples
- they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare
noun
the act of increasing something
Synonyms
step-up
Examples
- he gave me an increase in salary
verb
become bigger or greater in amount
Examples
- The amount of work increased
verb
make bigger or more
Examples
- The boss finally increased her salary
- The university increased the number of students it admitted