enhanced

Everyday

1. Enhanced means made better, stronger or more attractive. tree →
2. As an adjective, enhanced describes something that has been improved or given extra features. tree →
3. (formal) Enhanced can mean increased in amount or value. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life a photo can be enhanced to look brighter, and a game may have an enhanced edition. In science, a microscope gives an enhanced view of tiny things. In formal or exam language «enhanced» means improved or increased: «the scheme enhanced pupils' attainment». Phrases: enhanced by, greatly enhanced, enhanced version, enhanced security.

Examples

• The music was enhanced by the sound of the waves. tree →
• She enhanced the photo so the colours were brighter. tree →
• The new edition of the game has enhanced graphics. tree →
• Fresh herbs enhanced the flavour of the soup. tree →
• The school enhanced its library with 200 new books. tree →
• Their reputation was enhanced by winning the cup. tree →
• The pupils' results were subsequently enhanced. (formal) tree →

Note

Regular verb: enhance, enhanced. It means improve something that is already there, not make something new. It is a slightly formal word; in everyday speech people say «made better». In a maths problem «enhanced by 10%» means increased by 10%, so multiply by 1.1.