Difference between Augmented and Increased

What is the difference between Augmented and Increased?

Augmented as a verb is to increase; to make larger or supplement. while Increased as a verb is (of a quantity, etc.) to become larger or greater.

Augmented

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: increased in number, amount or strength. raised in pitch by a semitone.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To increase; to make larger or supplement.

Example sentence: In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits and burdens the advantage of individuals will be augmented at the expense of the community at large.

Increased

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

Example sentence: Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.

We hope you now know whether to use Augmented or Increased in your sentence.

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