increase /ɪnˈkriːs/
(verb) to become greater in amount, number, value, etc.; to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc.
Example: The number of injuries from automobile accidents increases every year.
(verb) to become greater in amount, number, value, etc.; to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc.
Example: The number of injuries from automobile accidents increases every year.
probably /ˈprɑːbəbli/
(adverb) used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
Example: The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
(adverb) used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
Example: The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
decrease /dɪˈkriːs/
(verb) to become smaller in size, number, etc.; to make something smaller in size, number, etc.
Example: A high population growth rate decreases economic development.
(verb) to become smaller in size, number, etc.; to make something smaller in size, number, etc.
Example: A high population growth rate decreases economic development.
double /ˈdʌbl/
(adjective) twice as much or as many as usual
Example: The world population doubled from 1945 to 1970.
(adjective) twice as much or as many as usual
Example: The world population doubled from 1945 to 1970.
figure /ˈfɪɡjər/
(noun) a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information
Example: These are all figures: 5, 12, 1997.
(noun) a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information
Example: These are all figures: 5, 12, 1997.
birth-control method /bə
(noun)
Example: Safe birth-control methods for family planning are not available to those living in the mountainous areas.
(noun)
Example: Safe birth-control methods for family planning are not available to those living in the mountainous areas.
family planning /ˌfæməli ˈplænɪŋ/
(noun) the process of controlling the number of children you have by using contraception
Example: Family planning is essential for each family and the whole society.
(noun) the process of controlling the number of children you have by using contraception
Example: Family planning is essential for each family and the whole society.
overpopulation /ˌəʊvərˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃn/
(noun) the fact of a country or city having too many people living in it
Example: Many environmental, social, and economic problems stem from the overpopulation problem.
(noun) the fact of a country or city having too many people living in it
Example: Many environmental, social, and economic problems stem from the overpopulation problem.
raise animal /reiz 'æniməl/
Example: My grandparents raise many kinds of animals.
Example: My grandparents raise many kinds of animals.
Third World /θə
(noun)
Example: Most of the countries in the Third Torld are very poor.
(noun)
Example: Most of the countries in the Third Torld are very poor.