Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
increase-sharply
verb phrase
/ɪnˈkriːs ʃɑːrpli/
Definition
To rise suddenly and dramatically.
Examples
- After the announcement, sales began to increase sharply within days.
- Temperatures can increase sharply during the summer months, leading to heatwaves.
Meaning
When something experiences a sharp increase, it means it has escalated quickly in quantity, size, or intensity over a short period.
Synonyms
- surge
- skyrocket
- spike
- rise dramatically
