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The article explained why inflation can make groceries cost more.
What does Inflation mean?
Inflation means prices or amounts go up.
Dictionary definition
a rise in prices over time, or an increase in size or amount.
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In social studies, we discussed how inflation affects a family budget.
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Students compared inflation with other changes in the economy over time.
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WordInflation.
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MeaningInflation means prices or amounts go up.
ExampleExample: The article explained why inflation can make groceries cost more.
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- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on flay.
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Synonyms
Words like Inflation
price riseA plain phrase for rising prices.
increaseA general word for something becoming greater.
Antonyms
Opposite words
deflationA decrease in prices over time.
decreaseA general word for becoming smaller or less.
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Word family
Inflation word family
Base word
inflation
verb
inflate
To fill with air or make larger.
adjective
inflated
Made larger or higher than usual.
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