Meaning of the word multiply in English
What does multiply mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
multiply
US /ˈmʌl.tə.plaɪ/
UK /ˈmʌl.tə.plaɪ/
Verb
1.
increase or cause to increase greatly in number or quantity
Example:
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The bacteria will multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
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His problems seemed to multiply with each passing day.
2.
perform the process of multiplication
Example:
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Can you multiply 7 by 8?
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We need to multiply these figures to get the total.
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