The number has increased. vs The number has been increased.

Both phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'The number has increased' is used to indicate that the number has gone up. On the other hand, 'The number has been increased' is used to indicate that someone or something's intentionally raised the number.

Explained by Miss E.
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Last updated: September 05, 2024

The number has increased.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the number has gone up.

This phrase is used to convey that the quantity or amount of something has gone up or become larger.

Examples:

The number of participants has increased since last year.
The sales figures have increased significantly.
The temperature has increased steadily over the past few days.

Alternatives:

The number has gone up.
The number has risen.
The number has grown.
The number has escalated.
The number has surged.

The number has been increased.

This phrase is correct and is used when someone or something has intentionally raised the number.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone or something has deliberately raised the quantity or amount of something.

Examples:

The prices have been increased by the company.
The budget has been increased for the project.
The speed limit has been increased on the highway.

Alternatives:

The number has been raised.
The number has been elevated.
The number has been boosted.
The number has been lifted.
The number has been heightened.

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