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increase

UK/in'kri:s/US
NGSL 1kA2

Definitions

v.

To become or make larger, greater, or more numerous.

增加;增大;提高

n.

An addition or growth in size, amount, or degree.

增加;增长;增量

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
creasegrow, nourish, grow up
=increase
Root alesc still carries 6 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Sales increased by thirty percent compared to last year.

  • 2.

    The population is expected to increase significantly in urban areas.

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