inflation

Definition

Examples

Rising inflation has made it harder for families to afford basic goods.

Word Family

Synonyms

• price hikehaving a meaning similar to inflation
• price increasehaving a meaning similar to inflation

Collocations

• Easy high inflation
  describing high inflation (a lofty level or position or degree)
• Medium inflation rate projection
  describing inflation rate projection (a general and progressive increase in prices)
• Hard raise rates to curb inflation
  to raise rates to curb inflation, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
• Very Hard hyperinflation eroding purchasing power
  a collocation phrase: hyperinflation eroding purchasing power