Definition of increases

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  • increases is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • increases is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of increases

  • the amount by which something increases (noun)

    Examples

    1. they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare

    Synonyms

    1. increment
  • the act of increasing something (noun)

    Examples

    1. he gave me an increase in salary

    Synonyms

    1. step-up
  • a quantity that is added (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. addition
    2. gain
  • a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (noun)

    Examples

    1. the increase in unemployment

    Synonyms

    1. growth
    2. increment
  • a change resulting in an increase (noun)

    Examples

    1. the increase is scheduled for next month
  • become bigger or greater in amount (verb)

    Examples

    1. The amount of work increased
  • make bigger or more (verb)

    Examples

    1. The boss finally increased her salary
    2. The university increased the number of students it admitted

See definition of increases in Merriam Webster