increase

/ɪnˈkriːs/ verb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To make something bigger or more in number.

💡 Use "increase" when talking about growth or more of something.

Example Sentences

I want to increase my English speaking skills this year .

I want to increase my exercise time every day .

We need to increase the number of books in the library .

Word in Context

I study English at home every day . I want to increase my study time , so I will study for one more hour this week . I turn off the TV and study in the quiet kitchen .

Common Phrases

increase in size increase the number

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