English dictionary

increase

/I/n'kr/i/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a quantity that is added

noun.quantity

Synonyms addition gain

Source: WordNet 3.0
a change resulting in an increase

noun.event

Examples
The increase is scheduled for next month.

Antonyms decrease drop-off lessening

Source: WordNet 3.0
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important

noun.process

Examples
The increase in unemployment.

Synonyms growth increment

Source: WordNet 3.0
the amount by which something increases

noun.attribute

Examples
They proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare.

Synonyms augmentation increment

Antonyms decrease decrement

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of increasing something

noun.act

Examples
He gave me an increase in salary.

Synonyms step-up

Antonyms decrease diminution reduction step-down

Source: WordNet 3.0
Addition or enlargement in size, extent, quantity, number, intensity, value, substance, etc.; augmentation; growth.

noun

Source: webster1913

become bigger or greater in amount

verb.change

Examples
The amount of work increased.

Antonyms decrease diminish fall lessen

Source: WordNet 3.0
make bigger or more

verb.change

Examples
The boss finally increased her salary.

The university increased the number of students it admitted.

Antonyms decrease lessen minify

Source: WordNet 3.0
To become greater or more in size, quantity, number, degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation, wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance; -- opposed to <i>decrease</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913
To augment or make greater in bulk, quantity, extent, value, or amount, etc.; to add to; to extend; to lengthen; to enhance; to aggravate; as, to <i>increase</i> one's possessions, influence.

verb

Source: webster1913