Add vs. Increase

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Addverb

(transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

Addverb

To sum up; to put together mentally.

Addverb

(transitive) To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.

Addverb

(transitive) To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).

Addverb

(transitive) To append (e,g, a statement); to say further information.

Addverb

(intransitive) To make an addition; to augment; to increase.

Addverb

To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

Addnoun

(computer science) An act or instance of adding.

Addnoun

(video games) An additional enemy that joined the fight after the primary target.

Addverb

To give by way of increased possession (to any one); to bestow (on).

Addverb

To join or unite, as one thing to another, or as several particulars, so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate. Hence: To sum up; to put together mentally; as, to add numbers; to add up a column.

Addverb

To append, as a statement; to say further.

Addverb

To make an addition. To add to, to augment; to increase; as, it adds to our anxiety.

Addverb

To perform the arithmetical operation of addition; as, he adds rapidly.

Addnoun

a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

Addverb

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, zise or scope of;

Addverb

state or say further;

Addverb

bestow a quality on;

Addverb

make an addition by combining numbers;

Addverb

determine the sum of;

Addverb

constitute an addition;

Addverb

join (something) to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount

Addverb

put in (an additional element, ingredient, etc.)

Addverb

contribute (an enhancing quality) to something

Addverb

put together (two or more numbers or amounts) to calculate their total value

Addverb

say as a further remark

Increaseverb

(intransitive) (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

Increaseverb

(transitive) To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

Increaseverb

To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.

Increaseverb

To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.

Increasenoun

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

Increasenoun

For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger

Increasenoun

(knitting) The creation of one or more new stitches; see Increase (knitting).

Increaseverb

To become greater or more in size, quantity, number, degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation, wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance; - opposed to decrease.

Increaseverb

To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.

Increaseverb

To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax; as, the moon increases.

Increaseverb

To augment or make greater in bulk, quantity, extent, value, or amount, etc.; to add to; to extend; to lengthen; to enhance; to aggravate; as, to increase one's possessions, influence.

Increasenoun

Addition or enlargement in size, extent, quantity, number, intensity, value, substance, etc.; augmentation; growth.

Increasenoun

That which is added to the original stock by augmentation or growth; produce; profit; interest.

Increasenoun

Progeny; issue; offspring.

Increasenoun

Generation.

Increasenoun

The period of increasing light, or luminous phase; the waxing; - said of the moon.

Increasenoun

a quantity that is added;

Increasenoun

a change resulting in an increase;

Increasenoun

a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important;

Increasenoun

the amount by which something increases;

Increasenoun

the act of increasing something;

Increaseverb

become bigger or greater in amount;

Increaseverb

make bigger or more;

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