Increase Definition
increase
- noun
- a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks"
- a change resulting in an increase; "the increase is scheduled for next month"
- a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important; "the increase in unemployment"; "the growth of population"
- the amount by which something increases; "they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare"
- the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"
- verb
- become bigger or greater in amount; "The amount of work increased"
- make bigger or more; "The boss finally increased her salary"; "The university increased the number of students it admitted"
"Increase" in song lyrics
See how increase is used in real songs:
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"As he lied and cease, and the caps peal, murdering increase"
4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Tha Fall -
"The beats by the pound, plus the players increase"
Big Ed — Scriptures -
"Paint gon stank, then I rank on increase"
Big Moe f/ A3, Dirty $ — Throwedsville
Words that rhyme with increase
Usage tips for "increase"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "increase" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for increase to find words that pair well.