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DictionarySeeincreaseon the increase
on the increaseIncreasing or growing steadily or rapidly. Infection rates are on the increase in the area due to inadequate access to clean water. Demand for the unusual cheese has been on the increase ever since it was featured on a popular cooking show.See also: increase, onon the increaseGrowing, especially in frequency of occurrence, as in Violent crime is on the increase. [Mid-1700s] See also: increase, on on the increase Increasing, especially in frequency of occurrence: Crime is on the increase.See also: increase, on |