The city's population has increased significantly this year.
The city's population has increased significantly this year.
English
increase
ɪnˈkris, ɪnˈkriːs, ɪnˈkɹiːs, ˈɪnkɹiːs
Meaning: to become larger in amount or number; to make something larger
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | increase |
| 3rd person singular present | increases |
| Present participle | increasing |
| Past | increased |
| Will future | will increase |
| Going-to future | going to increase |
| Imperative negative | don't increase / do not increase |
Example sentences
The population has increased significantly.
The population has increased significantly.
We need a new marketing strategy to increase sales.
We need a new marketing strategy to increase sales.
The factory increased its production of steel last year.
The factory increased its production of steel last year.
The price of oil has increased significantly.
The price of oil has increased significantly.
Usage Notes
Used when quantities, sizes, or degrees go up. It can be used both transitively (to make something grow) and intransitively (to grow).
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