Adjectives of Change in Quantity

to become larger in amount or size

The temperature is expected to increase throughout the day.

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

The project made incremental progress over several months, with each step building upon the last.

increasing gradually as more and more is added

The cumulative effect of daily exercise is improved physical fitness.

a substance that is added in small quantities to something else to improve or preserve its quality, appearance, or effectiveness

The food manufacturer used a natural additive to enhance the flavor of the product.

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

She augments her income by taking on freelance projects.

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers.

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

The effects of the medication gradually diminish over time.

to become less in amount, size, or degree

The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season.

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

They signed a contract to buy the house, outlining the terms of the sale.

to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

She tries to minimize stress by practicing mindfulness techniques.

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers.

in a way that is twice as much or as many

The company's profits increased twofold after the successful launch of a new product.