inflation

/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/
noun
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Definition

1

When prices of things go up and money buys less

Food prices are rising, causing inflation.

2

When something gets bigger because it is filled with air

The balloon inflates as you blow into it.

Synonyms

rise increase upswing

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