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spike

Pronunciation: [spaɪk]

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Learn how to use spike in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a sharp increase in something, like numbers or amounts. It's often used when talking about sudden changes, like when lots of people get sick all at once.

Example

There was a spike in sales during the holiday season.

Example

There was no spike in the temperature; it stayed the same all week.

Example

Did you notice a spike in attendance at the event last year?

Context: “increase/decrease”

(verb) to suddenly increase or go up sharply. It’s like when you throw a ball up in the air, it quickly rises.

Example

The stock prices spiked after the company's good news.

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The prices did not spike during the summer; they remained quite low.

Example

What caused the prices to spike last month?

Context: “games”

(noun) a sharp, pointed piece of metal or other material. It is sometimes used in sports like volleyball or as a part of a shoe for better grip.

Example

She wore shoes with spikes to get better traction on the track.

Example

His shoes were flat and had no spikes, so he couldn’t run very fast.

Example

Do you think spikes help runners go faster?

How to pronounce spike

Pronunciation: [spaɪk]

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