Increased: meaning, definitions and examples

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increased

[ ɪnˈkriːst ]

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in size or amount

made greater in size or amount.

Synonyms

augmented, elevated, expanded

Examples of usage

The increased demand for the product led to higher production levels.
There has been an increased interest in the topic recently.

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to become or make greater in size or amount

to become or make greater in size or amount.

Synonyms

boost, expand, raise

Examples of usage

The company increased its profits by 20% last year.
She increased the speed of the treadmill for a more intense workout.

Translations

Translations of the word "increased" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aumentado

🇮🇳 बढ़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 erhöht

🇮🇩 meningkat

🇺🇦 збільшений

🇵🇱 zwiększony

🇯🇵 増加した

🇫🇷 augmenté

🇪🇸 aumentado

🇹🇷 artmış

🇰🇷 증가한

🇸🇦 متزايد

🇨🇿 zvýšený

🇸🇰 zvýšený

🇨🇳 增加的

🇸🇮 povečano

🇮🇸 aukinn

🇰🇿 арттырылған

🇬🇪 გაზრდილი

🇦🇿 artmış

🇲🇽 aumentado

Word origin

The word 'increased' comes from the verb 'increase', which originated from the Latin word 'increasare', meaning 'to grow, augment'. The concept of increase has been fundamental in human societies throughout history, as growth and expansion have been essential for survival and progress.