inflation
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfleɪʃən]
Word
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.
Example
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.
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The balloon didn't inflate at all because there was a hole in it.
Example
How do we inflate the air mattress for camping?
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