increases
word · lemma: increase
Definition
'Increases' means something becomes larger in number, size, amount, or degree.
Usage & Nuances
'Increases' is the third person singular present form of 'increase.' Used in formal and informal situations. Commonly paired with objects (price increases, risk increases). Don’t confuse with 'raise' (which often needs a direct object).
Spanish: aumentaPortuguese (BR): aumentaPortuguese (PT): aumentaChinese (Simplified): 增加Chinese (Traditional): 增加Hindi: बढ़ता हैArabic: يزدادBengali: বাড়ে - বৃদ্ধি পায়Russian: увеличиваетсяJapanese: 増えるVietnamese: tăng lênKorean: 늘어난다 - 증가한다Turkish: artar - yükselirUrdu: بڑھتا ہےIndonesian: bertambah
Example Sentences
Her salary increases every year.
basic
The temperature increases every afternoon.
basic
The population increases quickly.
basic
Whenever the price of oil increases, everything else gets more expensive.
natural
Interest in the event increases when celebrities are involved.
natural
My workload always increases right before holidays.
natural