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rise in sth

idiom
Meaning

an increase in the amount, number, or level of something.


Examples
SIMPLE

We see a rise in the price of food.

CONTEXTUAL

The city council reported a significant rise in the number of tourists visiting the local museums this summer.

COMPLEX

Economists remain concerned that a steady rise in inflation will eventually force the central bank to adjust interest rates to stabilize the market.

Last updated April 22, 2026