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- pronunciation:
- muhl
tih
plaI
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
multiplies, multiplying, multiplied |
| definition 1: |
When you multiply something, you increase the number or amount of it.
Mrs. Green multiplied her income by working extra hours.- synonyms:
- increase
- similar words:
- boost, double, expand, hike, raise, triple
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| definition 2: |
When you multiply a number, you add that number to itself a certain number of times.
Adding 5 plus 5 plus 5 is the same as multiplying 5 by 3. Both answers are 15.- antonyms:
- divide
- similar words:
- calculate, compute
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| definition 3: |
When something multiplies, it gets larger or bigger in number.
The pets in Ivy's family have multiplied again recently because they just got two more dogs and a rabbit.- synonyms:
- increase, rise
- similar words:
- appreciate, wax
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| definition 4: |
When you multiply, you do arithmetic called "multiplication." If you take the numbers 3 and 4 and multiply, you get 12.
We are learning to multiply and divide in math class.- similar words:
- calculate, compute
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| definition 5: |
When animals multiply, more of them are created and the number of them increases.
When rabbits multiply, they produce baby rabbits.- synonyms:
- breed, reproduce
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| related words: |
grow |
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