No. 667 in Catalan
augment
"Augment" in Catalan means "increase" or "growth."
In a sentence
Hi ha hagut un augment significatiu en les temperatures aquest estiu.
There has been a significant increase in temperatures this summer.
Here, 'augment' is used as a noun referring to an increase or rise in something measurable, such as temperature.
Aquest medicament ajuda amb l’augment d’energia per a aquells que es senten cansats.
This medication helps with the increase in energy for those who feel tired.
Here, 'augment' again functions as a noun, indicating the action of rising or an increment, applied to an abstract concept like energy.
L'ús de les herbes va augmentar després que la gent va conèixer els seus beneficis.
The use of herbs increased after people learned about their benefits.
Here, 'augmentar' is used as a verb in past tense to indicate an action where something grows numerically or in extent, such as popularity or usage.
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