3syllables
increases
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increases is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, increases is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofincreases
1noun
- An amount by which a quantity is increased.
- For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger
- Offspring, progeny
- The creation of one or more new stitches; see Increase (knitting).
1verb
- (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
Example: "His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."
- To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.
- To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.
- To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.
Example: "The Moon increases."
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