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inflation

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfleɪʃən]

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Learn how to use inflation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “economics”

(noun) when the prices of things go up over time. This means that money buys less than it used to. It can happen when there is more money in the economy, but not more things to buy.

Example

Last year, the inflation rate was low, which made it easier for people to afford groceries.

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During a time of high inflation, many families struggled to pay for everyday items.

Example

What happens to savings when there is high inflation?

Context: “physical science”

(noun) the process of making something bigger or increasing in size. For example, when you blow air into a balloon, it inflates because it gets bigger.

Example

The balloon inflated quickly when I blew into it.

Example

The balloon didn't inflate at all because there was a hole in it.

Example

How do we inflate the air mattress for camping?

How to pronounce inflation

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfleɪʃən]

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