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"increased by" vs "had an increase"

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

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.

Alternatives:

  • rose by
  • grew by
  • climbed by
  • jumped by
  • advanced by

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.

Alternatives:

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

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