increase
/ɪnˈkriːs/
in · crease
ɪn · ˈkriːs
English Definition
n. a rise in amount, number, or degree
Significado en Español
aumentar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tăng lên, gia tăng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “increase”:
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A
decline
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B
reduction
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C
decrease
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D
growth
Show answer
D — growth.
“increase” means n. a rise in amount, number, or degree
Common questions about “increase”
What does “increase” mean?
increase — n. a rise in amount, number, or degree. In Chinese: 增加，增长.
How do you pronounce “increase”?
increase is pronounced /ɪnˈkriːs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · crease.
Is “increase” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. increase appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
