“Increase” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “increase” in a sentence. How to connect “increase” with other words to make correct English sentences.

increase (v, n): to (make something) become larger in amount or size; a rise in the amount or size of something

Use “increase” in a sentence

There is an alarming increase in crime these years.
The population gradually increased.
I want to increase my English vocabulary.
The cost of living has increased dramatically.
They asked for an increase in salary.
There is a rapid increase in world population.
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.

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