augment
/ɔːɡˈment/
aug · ment
ɔːɡ · ˈment
English Definition
v. increase, add to
Significado en Español
aumentar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tăng cường, mở rộng
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Example Sentence
Funds were augmented by donations.
捐款增加了资金。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
aug(increase)+ment(root).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “augment”:
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A
Reduce
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B
Increase
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C
Exclude
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D
Divide
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B — Increase.
“augment” means v. increase, add to
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She took a second job to ______ her rather modest income.
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A
reduce
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B
shrink
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C
drain
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D
augment
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D — augment.
“augment” means v. increase, add to
Common questions about “augment”
What does “augment” mean?
augment — v. increase, add to. In Chinese: 增加，提高.
How do you pronounce “augment”?
augment is pronounced /ɔːɡˈment/. It breaks into 2 syllables: aug · ment.
How do you use “augment” in a sentence?
Funds were augmented by donations. (捐款增加了资金。)
What are synonyms for “augment”?
increase, enlarge — all close in meaning to augment (v. increase, add to).
Is “augment” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. augment appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “augment”?
aug(increase)+ment(root).
