Multiply
Verb
UK
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
US
/ˈmʌltəplaɪ/
Definition
To increase a number; to grow in amount.
Example
"In maths, we multiply numbers."
"When you multiply ten by three, the answer is thirty."
"Plants and animals can multiply in number when they get the right conditions to live."
Explanation
Multiply means to increase a number by another number. For example, you multiply 4 by 5 to get 20. It can also mean to grow in number, like animals or insects increasing in population. For example, the insects multiplied quickly.