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had an increase vs increased by

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Had an increase' is used to describe a general increase without specifying the amount or percentage, while 'increased by' is used when specifying the amount or percentage of the increase.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1065 views

had an increase

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a general increase without specifying the amount or percentage.

This phrase is used to indicate that something experienced an increase without providing specific details about the amount or percentage of the increase.

Examples:

The company had an increase in sales last quarter.
She had an increase in her salary after the promotion.

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Alternatives:

experienced an increase
saw an increase
witnessed an increase
recorded an increase
noted an increase

increased by

This phrase is correct and commonly used when specifying the amount or percentage of an increase.

This phrase is used to indicate the specific amount or percentage by which something has increased.

Examples:

The sales increased by 10% compared to last year.
The population of the city increased by 20% in the last decade.

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Allergy rates have increased by almost 50% since GMOs were introduced onto the market.
Over the analysis period consumption of all REWS increased by 35 % and consumption of low range REWS increased by 33 %.
Distortion-wave intensity has increased by a factor of ten.
Seismic activity has increased by a factor of three.
Boot volume has been increased by more than 30% to 211 litres.
When played first in the round, their Powers are increased by 3.
Her appetite has increased by seven percent.
Fraudulent bankruptcies increased by 50%.
Production increased by 26% between 1929-39.
Foreign orders increased by 5.2%.
Life expectancy has increased by 15 years.
Micro-dynamics and macro-dynamics both increased by +2.
Lumbar spine BMD significantly increased by 3 months.
Fatigue is increased by external conditions.
Scanning intensity has increased by 1500 percent.
Capital accumulation and innovation could be greatly increased by this measure.
This diameter can be increased by using spacers.
Rent can only be increased by formal application.
Studies have showed that metabolism can be increased by forty percent.
Their strength increased by 800%.

Alternatives:

rose by
grew by
climbed by
jumped by
advanced by

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