Meaning of augment | Babel Free
ɔːɡˈmɛntDefinitions
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To increase; to make larger or supplement. transitive
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To grow; to increase; to become greater. intransitive, reflexive
- To slow the tempo or meter, e.g. for a dramatic or stately passage.
- To increase an interval, especially the largest interval in a triad, by a half step (chromatic semitone).
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To add an augment to. transitive
Examples
“The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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