Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Increases.
Increases - as a noun
A quantity that is added
Example: "There was an addition to property taxes this year"
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A change resulting in an increase
Example: "The increase is scheduled for next month"
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A process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Example: "The increase in unemployment"
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The amount by which something increases
Example: "They proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare"
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The act of increasing something
Example: "He gave me an increase in salary"
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Increases - as a verb
Become bigger or greater in amount
Example: "The amount of work increased"
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Make bigger or more
Example: "The boss finally increased her salary"
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Example Sentences
"The price of gas increases each year."
"Regular exercise increases your endurance."
"Eating healthy food increases your chances of staying fit."
"Studying consistently increases your chances of success."
"Adding more water to the recipe increases the amount of soup."
Word Game Points
Is INCREASES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, increases is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INCREASES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is INCREASES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, increases is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINCREASES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is INCREASES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, increases is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINCREASES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
