multiply
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #1873 in the learning path
乘；做乘法
Definitions
v. to calculate a total by adding equal amounts repeatedly
乘；做乘法
v. to increase greatly in quantity, or produce more living organisms
大量增加；繁殖
Example
Multiply the price by three to find the total.
把价格乘以三，就能算出总价。
Bacteria can multiply rapidly in warm conditions, making proper food storage essential for public health.
细菌在温暖环境中能迅速繁殖，因此妥善储存食物对公共健康至关重要。
Collocations
- multiply by
- multiply rapidly
- multiply tenfold
Word family
- multiplication (n.)
- multiplier (n.)
- multiple (adj.)
Synonyms
- increase
- reproduce
Antonyms
- divide
Usage tip
A乘以B说multiply A by B；过去式为multiplied。
FAQ
- What does multiply mean?
- to calculate a total by adding equal amounts repeatedly to increase greatly in quantity, or produce more living organisms
- How is multiply pronounced?
- UK /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/, US /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
