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inflation (n.)

rising prices

Examples

  • Inflation is high.

Key rules

  • Inflation is a rise in general prices over time
  • High inflation, inflation rate
  • Inflation is uncountable

Common mistakes

  • Inflations is rising → Inflation is rising
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