Describing an Increase in Amount: English Vocabulary List

containing as much as possible of something inside

"The cup is filled with water."

"The basket was filled with fresh fruits and vegetables that they had grown in their own backyard garden."

indicating a large number of something

"Her excuses are numerous."

"She has numerous friends from different countries because she loves to travel and meet new people everywhere."

existing in large amounts

"The harvest is bountiful."

"The bountiful harvest provided enough food for the entire village to survive through the cold winter months without any problem."

available in large quantity

"The food is plentiful."

"The plentiful supply of clean water in the region attracted many settlers who built farms along the river banks permanently."

having a relatively great vertical extent

"The shelf is too high."

"The high shelf in the kitchen holds the special dishes that we rarely use at all."

existing or available in large quantities

"The flowers are abundant."

"The abundant rainfall this year has caused the flowers to bloom earlier than usual in our garden behind the house."

to become larger in amount or size

"Exercise can increase your energy."

"Regular physical activity can increase your energy levels and improve your overall health significantly."

to increase something to the highest possible level

"We need to maximize our profits."

"The company restructured its operations to maximize profits and reduce unnecessary expenses across all departments."

the action of making something bigger in size, quantity, or scope

"The enlargement of the photo was clear."

"The enlargement of the European Union brought many new member states into the economic community."

an increase in the amount, size, importance, or degree of something

"The city plans an expansion."

"The expansion of the company into international markets required significant investment and careful planning over several years."