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CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “increase”?
Estimated level
A2
elementary
“increase” is roughly the #981 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated A2 level.
Meaning
verb. (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
Example: His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money.
Similar words: go up, grow, rise.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “increase” sits in the A2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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