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rise in sth

prep. phr..
B1 Intermediate Oxford

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

prep. phr.. a noun phrase indicating an upward trend or quantitative increase in a specific variable, often used in formal or statistical reporting.


SIMPLE

There is a rise in gas prices this week.

CONTEXTUAL

The city has seen a significant rise in tourism since the new airport opened last year.

COMPLEX

Economists are concerned that a sharp rise in interest rates could stifle consumer spending and slow down the national recovery.

Usage

usually follows 'a' or 'the' and is followed by the preposition 'in' plus the noun being measured.

Teaching tip

contrast with the verb 'to rise'; as a noun phrase, it often collocates with adjectives like 'sharp', 'steady', or 'dramatic'.

Pitfall

a rise of the temperaturea rise in the temperatureuse 'in' to show what is increasing; 'of' is typically used to show the specific amount of the increase, such as 'a rise of five degrees'.

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