Increase sharply Crossword Clue

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Increase sharply Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an increase in cost
2. the amount a salary is increased
(verb)
1. increase
2. walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHARPLY (adverb)
1. changing suddenly in direction and degree
2. very suddenly and to a great degree
INCREASE (noun)
1. the amount by which something increases
2. the act of increasing something
INCREASE (verb)
1. become bigger or greater in amount
2. make bigger or more

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