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Definition increased in British English

increased adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈkriːst/

▪ awareness, competition, concentration, demand, efficiency, expenditure, incidence, risk

1

greater in size, amount, or degree

Example

Passive smoking can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer.

Definition increased in British English