increase

(noun) a quantity that is added. Synonyms: addition, gain. Examples: "There was an addition to property taxes this year." "They recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks."

(noun) a change resulting in an increase. Example: "The increase is scheduled for next month."

(noun) a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important. Synonyms: increment, growth. Examples: "The increase in unemployment." "The growth of population."

(noun) the amount by which something increases. Synonyms: increment. Example: "They proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare."

(noun) the act of increasing something. Synonyms: step-up. Example: "He gave me an increase in salary."

(verb) become bigger or greater in amount. Example: "The amount of work increased."

(verb) make bigger or more. Examples: "The boss finally increased her salary." "The university increased the number of students it admitted."