increase
English Thesaurus
1. the act of increasing something (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | change of magnitude, |
| definition | : | the act of changing the amount or size of something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | addition, |
| definition | : | the act of adding one thing to another (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | advance, rise, |
| definition | : | increase in price or value (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | appreciation, |
| definition | : | an increase in price or value (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | surge, upsurge, |
| definition | : | a sudden or abrupt strong increase (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | augmentation, |
| definition | : | the act of augmenting (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | amplification, |
| definition | : | (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | enlargement, expansion, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | escalation, |
| definition | : | an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | exaggeration, |
| definition | : | the act of making something more noticeable than usual (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | inclusion, |
| definition | : | the act of including (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | strengthening, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing the strength of something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | intensification, |
| definition | : | action that makes something stronger or more extreme (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | intensification, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | split, split up, stock split, |
| definition | : | an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity (noun.act) |
2. the amount by which something increases (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | amount, |
| definition | : | the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | amplification, gain, |
| definition | : | the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | fare increase, |
| definition | : | increase in the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | up-tick, |
| definition | : | a small increase (noun.attribute) |
3. a change resulting in an increase (noun.event)
| hypernym | : | alteration, change, modification, |
| definition | : | an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | augmentation, |
| definition | : | the amount by which something increases (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | concentration, |
| definition | : | increase in density (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | explosion, |
| definition | : | a sudden great increase (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | jump, leap, |
| definition | : | a sudden and decisive increase (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | run-up, runup, |
| definition | : | a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | waxing, |
| definition | : | a gradual increase in magnitude or extent (noun.event) |
4. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (noun.process)
| hypernym | : | physical process, process, |
| definition | : | a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | accession, |
| definition | : | a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group) (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | accretion, |
| definition | : | (geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | accretion, |
| definition | : | (biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | accretion, |
| definition | : | (astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | multiplication, |
| definition | : | a multiplicative increase (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | population growth, |
| definition | : | increase in the number of people who inhabit a territory or state (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | proliferation, |
| definition | : | a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons) (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | pullulation, |
| definition | : | a rapid and abundant increase (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | relaxation, |
| definition | : | (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers (noun.process) |
5. a quantity that is added (noun.quantity)
| hyponym | : | accretion, |
| definition | : | something contributing to growth or increase (noun.quantity) |
6. make bigger or more (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, modify, |
| definition | : | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | extend, stretch, |
| definition | : | increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | augment, |
| definition | : | enlarge or increase (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | build up, |
| definition | : | enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | enlarge, |
| definition | : | make larger (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | up, |
| definition | : | raise (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | raise, |
| definition | : | raise the level or amount of something (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | manifold, multiply, |
| definition | : | combine or increase by multiplication (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | boost, |
| definition | : | give a boost to; be beneficial to (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | lengthen, |
| definition | : | make longer (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | regenerate, |
| definition | : | amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | maximise, maximize, |
| definition | : | make as big or large as possible (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | heighten, |
| definition | : | make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | heighten, rise, |
| definition | : | become more extreme (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | rev, rev up, |
| definition | : | increase the number of rotations per minute (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | kite, |
| definition | : | increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently (verb.possession) |
7. become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change)
| hyponym | : | accrue, |
| definition | : | grow by addition (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | spike, |
| definition | : | manifest a sharp increase (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | add to, |
| definition | : | have an increased effect (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | gain, gather, |
| definition | : | increase or develop (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | explode, irrupt, |
| definition | : | increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | pyramid, |
| definition | : | increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | snowball, |
| definition | : | increase or accumulate at a rapidly accelerating rate (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | add, |
| definition | : | make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | grow, |
| definition | : | become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | pullulate, |
| definition | : | become abundant; increase rapidly (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | widen, |
| definition | : | become broader or wider or more extensive (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | broaden, |
| definition | : | become broader (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | shoot up, |
| definition | : | rise dramatically (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | full, wax, |
| definition | : | increase in phase (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | crescendo, |
| definition | : | grow louder (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | swell, |
| definition | : | increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity (verb.change) |
8. the act of increasing something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
9. the amount by which something increases (noun.attribute)
| antonym | : | decrease, decrement, |
| definition | : | the amount by which something decreases (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | incremental, |
| definition | : | increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions (adj.all) |
10. a change resulting in an increase (noun.event)
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
11. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (noun.process)
| antonym | : | decrease, decrement, |
| definition | : | a process of becoming smaller or shorter (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | grow, |
| definition | : | become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | incremental, |
| definition | : | increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions (adj.all) |
12. a quantity that is added (noun.quantity)
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
13. make bigger or more (verb.change)
| derivation | : | increase, step-up, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | increase, increment, |
| definition | : | the amount by which something increases (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | a change resulting in an increase (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | growth, increase, increment, |
| definition | : | a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (noun.process) |
14. become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change)
| derivation | : | increase, step-up, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | increase, increment, |
| definition | : | the amount by which something increases (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | a change resulting in an increase (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | growth, increase, increment, |
| definition | : | a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (noun.process) |
15. the act of increasing something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
16. the amount by which something increases (noun.attribute)
| antonym | : | decrease, decrement, |
| definition | : | the amount by which something decreases (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | incremental, |
| definition | : | increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions (adj.all) |
17. a change resulting in an increase (noun.event)
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
18. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (noun.process)
| antonym | : | decrease, decrement, |
| definition | : | a process of becoming smaller or shorter (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | grow, |
| definition | : | become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | incremental, |
| definition | : | increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions (adj.all) |
19. a quantity that is added (noun.quantity)
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | make bigger or more (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change) |
20. make bigger or more (verb.change)
| derivation | : | increase, step-up, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | increase, increment, |
| definition | : | the amount by which something increases (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | a change resulting in an increase (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | growth, increase, increment, |
| definition | : | a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (noun.process) |
21. become bigger or greater in amount (verb.change)
| derivation | : | increase, step-up, |
| definition | : | the act of increasing something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | increase, increment, |
| definition | : | the amount by which something increases (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | increase, |
| definition | : | a change resulting in an increase (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | growth, increase, increment, |
| definition | : | a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (noun.process) |
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