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increases

Sayin-KREES-iz/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪz/
As a nounIN-krees-iz

2 meanings of increases

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular present tense of increase. Use it after he, she, it, or one thing.

    The pressure increases as you dive deeper into the water.

    Each new fee increases the cost for small shops.

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  2. 2
    noun
    Plural of increase. Use it when there is more than one increase.

    Recent price increases have upset many customers.

    The company gave its workers two pay increases this year.

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increases is a form of increase

increase, verb: To get bigger or more, or to make something bigger or more. Full entry

Forms
increaseincreases he/she/itincreasing -ing formincreased past tense, past participle
Spelling
increase → increases: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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