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increase

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a quantity that is added(noun.quantity)

Synonym:
addition, gain

source: wordnet30
a change resulting in an increase(noun.event)

Example:
The increase is scheduled for next month.

Antonym:
decrease, drop-off, lessening

source: wordnet30
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important(noun.process)

Example:
The increase in unemployment.

Synonym:
growth, increment

source: wordnet30
the amount by which something increases(noun.attribute)

Example:
They proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare.

Synonym:
augmentation, increment
Antonym:
decrease, decrement

source: wordnet30
the act of increasing something(noun.act)

Example:
He gave me an increase in salary.

Synonym:
step-up
Antonym:
decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down

source: wordnet30
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)

Example:
The amount of work increased.

Antonym:
decrease, diminish, fall, lessen

source: wordnet30
make bigger or more(verb.change)

Example:
The boss finally increased her salary.
The university increased the number of students it admitted.

Antonym:
decrease, lessen, minify

source: wordnet30
To become greater or more in size, quantity, number, degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation, wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance; -- opposed to decrease.(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 increase one's possessions, influence.(verb)

source: webster1913