What does augment mean?
Augment means (transitive) To increase; to make larger or supplement..
Augment
/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To increase; to make larger or supplement..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To increase; to make larger or supplement.
- (intransitive, reflexive) To grow; to increase; to become greater.
- (music) To slow the tempo or meter, e.g. for a dramatic or stately passage.
- (music) To increase an interval, especially the largest interval in a triad, by a half step (chromatic semitone).
- (grammar, transitive) To add an augment to.
- (grammar) A grammatical prefix
- An increase.
Example Sentences
The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary.
Synonyms for augment
Antonyms for augment
Related Words
Word Forms
- augments
- augmenting
- augmented
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for augment?
Common synonyms include add, amplify, augment, dilate.
What is the opposite of augment?
Possible antonyms include contract, dial back, diminish.
How do you use augment in a sentence?
The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary.
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