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Meaning of increased
The primary meaning of the word "increased" is to become or make something greater in size, amount, degree, or intensity.
Etymology of increased
The word "increased" originates from the Old French word "encreistre," which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "on" or "in") and "crescere" (meaning "to grow")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of becoming or making something greater
Synonyms
augmented
amplified
enlarged
expanded
grown
heightened
intensified
magnified
multiplied
enhanced
boosted
elevated
escalated
extended
increased
inflated
raised
reinforced
strengthened
broadened
deepened
lengthened
widened
accelerated
aggrandized
amplified
bolstered
enhanced
exaggerated
expanded
intensified
magnified
multiplied
reinforced
Definitions
- Made or become greater in size, amount, degree, or intensity
- * To become or make something more numerous or more severe
- * To add to something, especially a quantity or amount
Usage Examples
- The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year
- * The population of the city has increased due to migration
- * The intensity of the storm increased as it approached the coast
Antonyms
decreased
reduced
diminished
lessened
lowered
minimized
curtailed
cut
contracted
narrowed
shrunk
abated
alleviated
alleviated
assuaged
decreased
dulled
eased
lessened
mitigated
moderated
pared
relaxed
relieved
alleviated