Next, let's look at other differences between add and increase:
1. Describe changes in different ways:
-"Increase" means to increase on the basis of existing quantity or value.
We need to add two more chairs to the dining table. )
-"Increase" means to increase the quantity or value.
Bilingual example: We need to increase the sales of 10% this year. We need to increase the sales of 10% this year. )
2. The objects represented are different:
-Add is usually used to add new elements to an existing project, collection or list.
Please add milk to the master list. Please add milk to the shopping list. )
-Increase can be used to change the number or value of any measurable object.
We need to increase the production capacity of the factory. )
3. Emphasize differences:
-Add emphasizes appending new elements to an existing collection.
Bilingual example: You can add colorful decorations to the room to make it more lively. You can add some colorful decorations to the room to make it more lively. )
-"Increase" emphasizes the degree of increase in quantity or value.
They plan to increase the price of their products by 20%. They plan to increase the price of their products by 20%. )
4. Different expression effects:
-"Add" emphasizes adding a component to change the properties or attributes of the whole.
Adding salt to the soup can improve its taste. Adding salt to soup can improve its taste. )
-"Increase" emphasizes that increasing the total amount may have a positive impact on the whole.
Regular exercise can improve your energy level. )
5. The context used is slightly different:
-"Add" is usually used to describe the action of adding something within a limited range.
Bilingual example: You should add more details to your statement. You should add more details to your statement. )
-"Increase" is more commonly used to describe the action of increasing quantity, scale or degree.
The company plans to increase the number of employees by hiring more employees. )