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Synonyms for increased


Grammar : Adj
Spell : verb in-krees; noun in-krees
Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪnˈkris; noun ˈɪn kris



Définition of increased

Origin :
  • late 14c., "action of increasing; results of an increasing," from increase (v.).
  • adj raised
Example sentences :
  • The expected conference is over: but my difficulties are increased.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • This increased his astonishment, and did not lessen the gloom on his face.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • On the contrary, it increased in some measure his respect for her as one of his own kind.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Since then we have greatly diminished the iron and increased the copper.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
  • He had increased also the amount of money that he periodically sent East.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Lucretia's defeat in the Handicap had increased his despondency.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • It seemed to them as if the brightness of the moon had been increased, and was as resplendent as that of the sun.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • This may have increased the resistance, but it adds to the steadiness.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • As the load is increased so must the surface area of the planes be increased.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • The speed was increased from about 39 miles per hour to 42 1/2 miles per hour.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

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