increase (n)
increment (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def the amount by which something increases
examples they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare
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Hypernym amount
Derivationally related form increase → increase; increase → increase
Antonym increase → decrease
Derivationally related form increment → incremental
Hyponym amplification, gain; fare increase; price increase; raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase; rise, boost, hike, cost increase; supplement, supplementation; tax-increase, tax boost, tax hike; up-tick
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Derivationally related form incremental → increment
Hyponym amount
Hypernym amplification, gain; fare increase; price increase; raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase; rise, boost, hike, cost increase; supplement, supplementation; tax-increase, tax boost, tax hike; up-tick
Antonym decrease → increase
Derivationally related form increase → increase; increase → increase

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