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rises

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹaɪzəz// UK //ɹˈaɪzɪz// ris·es

n. an increase in the amount, level, or price of something. You also use it to describe a move to a higher position or an increase in your salary.

n. an increase in amount, number, or level; a movement upward. In British English, it specifically refers to an increase in salary or wages.


SIMPLE

The company announced small pay rises for all staff.

CONTEXTUAL

Economists are worried that recent rises in fuel prices will lead to higher costs for groceries and transport.

COMPLEX

The sharp rises in global temperatures over the last decade have prompted urgent calls for more aggressive environmental policies from international leaders.

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Commonly followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to an increase in a specific category.

Pitfall

a rise of the pricesa rise in pricesWhen describing what is increasing, use 'in' rather than 'of'.

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