English Word · Advanced
inflation
a general rise in prices
Pronunciation: in-FLAY-shun
Meaning
A continuing increase in overall prices that reduces the buying power of money.
Example
Higher food costs pushed inflation up this month.
Higher food costs pushed the general price level up this month.
Practice tips
- Practice inflation out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.