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Improve

ɪmˈpruv
Extremely common
800 - 900
800-900, Extremely common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
to make something better or more satisfactory, to increase the value or quality of something, to become better in quality or condition

Improve - Meanings

to make something better or more satisfactory

Example: She practices every day to improve her tennis skills.
Usage: formalContext: academic or professional settings
Note: Commonly used in goal-setting and self-improvement contexts.

to increase the value or quality of something

Example: Renovating the kitchen will improve the resale value of the house.
Usage: formalContext: real estate or financial discussions
Note: Often used when discussing investments or property improvements.

to become better in quality or condition

Example: His health has improved since he started exercising regularly.
Usage: informalContext: health and personal well-being
Note: Frequently used in everyday conversations about progress or recovery.

Improve's synonyms

enhance

To enhance means to improve or increase the quality, value, or attractiveness of something.
Example: The new software update will enhance the performance of the device.
Note: Enhance often implies making something better by adding to it or intensifying its qualities.

boost

To boost means to increase or improve something, especially its power, status, or amount.
Example: Regular exercise can boost your energy levels and overall health.
Note: Boost often implies raising something to a higher level or giving it a push.

amplify

To amplify means to make something stronger or more powerful.
Example: The new microphone will amplify your voice for better clarity during the presentation.
Note: Amplify often refers to increasing the intensity or effect of something.

refine

To refine means to improve something by making small changes to it, often to make it more precise or elegant.
Example: The chef refined the recipe to make it more flavorful.
Note: Refine often involves making subtle adjustments to achieve a higher level of quality or sophistication.

optimize

To optimize means to make the best or most effective use of something.
Example: The company aims to optimize its production process to reduce costs.
Note: Optimize often involves maximizing efficiency or performance by fine-tuning processes or resources.

Improve expressions, common phrases

Step up

To make an effort to improve or increase one's performance or effort.
Example: She needs to step up her game if she wants to win the competition.
Note: It implies taking action to enhance performance rather than just improving in a general sense.

Turn the corner

To start to improve after a period of difficulty or stagnation.
Example: After months of hard work, she finally turned the corner and started seeing progress in her business.
Note: It indicates a significant positive change after a challenging period.

Make strides

To make significant progress or improvements in a particular area.
Example: The company has been making strides in reducing its environmental impact.
Note: It suggests making notable advancements or achievements rather than simple improvements.

Up your game

To improve one's skills or performance, especially in a competitive situation.
Example: If you want to succeed in this field, you need to up your game and invest more time in learning.
Note: It emphasizes enhancing skills or effort to compete effectively, beyond just general improvement.

Take it to the next level

To enhance or improve something to a higher degree or standard.
Example: After mastering the basics, it's time to take your skills to the next level and challenge yourself further.
Note: It implies elevating something to a higher standard or level of proficiency, surpassing mere improvement.

Be a cut above

To be superior or better than others in a particular aspect.
Example: His attention to detail and dedication to his work make him a cut above the rest of the team.
Note: It signifies being distinctly better or superior rather than just improved.

Polish up

To improve or refine something, typically by making small changes or enhancements.
Example: She decided to polish up her resume before applying for the job.
Note: It conveys the idea of refining or enhancing something, often by focusing on details, as opposed to overall improvement.

Improve everyday (slang) expressions

Level up

To achieve a higher standard or proficiency.
Example: I need to level up my skills to land that job.
Note: Improve focuses on progress, while leveling up denotes reaching a new tier or milestone.

Take it up a notch

To enhance or intensify something.
Example: Let's take our marketing strategy up a notch for better results.
Note: Improve generally means to make something better, while taking it up a notch implies making a significant enhancement or change.

Kick it up a gear

To increase the pace or intensity of something.
Example: We need to kick it up a gear if we want to win this competition.
Note: Improve suggests general enhancement, while kicking it up a gear involves a noticeable acceleration or amplification.

Step it up

To increase effort or performance.
Example: You need to step it up if you want to keep up with the competition.
Note: Improve implies progress, while stepping it up implies a specific need to increase effort or performance.

Ramp up

To increase something significantly or rapidly.
Example: We need to ramp up production to meet demand.
Note: Improve refers to making something better, while ramp up specifically refers to scaling up or increasing output quickly.

Crank it up

To amplify or intensify something.
Example: Let's crank up the energy in this room!
Note: Improve generally means to make something better, while cranking it up focuses on increasing intensity or energy.

Hike it up

To raise or increase something, usually prices.
Example: We need to hike up our prices to cover costs.
Note: Improve typically means to enhance, while hiking something up involves raising it, especially prices.

Improve - Examples

Improve your grades by studying harder.
We need to improve our customer service.
Exercise can improve your overall health.

Improve grammar

Improve - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: improve
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): improved
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): improving
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): improves
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): improve
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): improve
Syllabification and Stress
improve Contains 2 syllables: im • prove
Phonetic transcription: im-ˈprüv
im prove , im ˈprüv (The red syllable is stressed)

Improve - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
improve: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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