increase

/ˌɪnkɹˈis/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a quantity that is added
   “there was an addition to property taxes this year”
2. a change resulting in an increase
   “the increase is scheduled for next month”
3. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
   “the increase in unemployment”
4. the amount by which something increases
   “they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare”
5. the act of increasing something
   “he gave me an increase in salary”

verb

1. become bigger or greater in amount
   “The amount of work increased”
2. make bigger or more
   “The boss finally increased her salary”

Synonyms for increase

• addition
• gain
• increment
• growth
• step-up

Antonyms of increase

• decrease

Words that rhyme with increase

• release
• piece
• crease
• lease
• decrease
• fleece
• mouthpiece
• peace
• cease
• grease
• centerpiece
• cerise
• crosspiece
• decease
• masterpiece
• police
• sublease
• altarpiece
• apiece
• caprice
• eyepiece
• legalese
• niece
• obese
• showpiece
• surcease
• timepiece
• allweiss
• aris
• audris