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Verb
- 1
be extended
For the length, area, volume, etc., of something to become longer or bigger than before.
Korean definition: 물체의 길이나 넓이, 부피 등이 원래보다 길어지거나 커지다.
The balloon the child is blowing up is getting bigger and bigger.
When I put the bread dough in the oven and baked it, it puffed up and grew in volume.
- 2
multiply; grow
For numbers, quantities, etc., to become greater than before.
Korean definition: 수나 양 등이 원래보다 많아지다.
The business expanded greatly, so the company's number of employees doubled.
As more and more people flock to cities, urban populations are on the rise.
- 3
increase; rise
For power, energy, force, etc., to become stronger than before.
Korean definition: 힘이나 기운, 세력 등이 이전보다 더 커지다.
After several months of intensive leg exercises, my leg strength increased.
As a result of efforts in technology development, our country's technological capabilities are gradually increasing.
- 4
improve; make progress
To become better at something as one's talent, ability, etc., improves.
Korean definition: 재주나 능력 등이 전보다 많아져서 더 잘하게 되다.
I couldn't drink before, but drinking often seems to be raising my tolerance little by little.
After her language study abroad, Jisu's English conversation skills improved a lot.