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raises

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹeɪzəz// UK //ɹˈeɪzɪz// rais·es

n. an increase in the amount of money you earn at your job. You usually get one after a good performance review or a promotion.

n. an increase in salary or wages. Plural form of 'raise'; primarily used in North American English to refer to increments in base pay.


SIMPLE

The company gave all employees small raises this year.

CONTEXTUAL

After the successful launch of the new software, the engineering team negotiated significant raises during their annual reviews.

COMPLEX

While the union secured modest raises for the staff, many argued that the increase failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living in the city.

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Commonly used in the plural when discussing general company policy or multiple employees.

Pitfall

I got a rise in my salaryI got a raise in my salaryIn North American English, 'raise' is the standard term for a pay increase, whereas 'rise' is more common in British English.

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