increased
word · lemma: increase
/ˈɪnˌkɹist/
IN-kreest (noun), in-KREEST (verb)
/ɪnkɹˈiːsd/
IN-kreest (noun), in-KREEST (verb)
Definition
Made bigger in amount, number, strength, or level. Usually describes something that has grown compared to before.
Usage & Nuances
Used as an adjective before nouns ('increased risk', 'increased costs'). More formal than 'more' or 'bigger.' Common in news, reports, or technical speech. Don't use as a verb; instead, use 'increase' or 'has increased.'
Spanish: aumentadoPortuguese (BR): aumentadoPortuguese (PT): aumentadoChinese (Simplified): 增加的Chinese (Traditional): 增加的Hindi: बढ़ा हुआArabic: مُزْدادBengali: বর্ধিত - বৃদ্ধি পাওয়াRussian: повышенный - увеличенныйJapanese: 増加したVietnamese: tăng - gia tăngKorean: 증가된Turkish: artmış - artırılmışUrdu: بڑھا ہواIndonesian: meningkat - bertambah
Example Sentences
The company has increased production this year.
basic
There is an increased risk of flooding during heavy rain.
basic
She noticed increased noise in the city at night.
basic
Because of increased demand, tickets sold out in minutes.
natural
We need to find ways to handle increased costs next year.
natural
After changing her diet, she saw increased energy throughout the day.
natural