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Phrasal Verb - going up

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To move or travel to a higher place or level, usually in a vehicle such as a lift or an escalator.
  2. To increase or rise in amount, price, or degree.
  3. To start or begin, often in a sudden or unexpected way.
  4. To agree or consent to something, often reluctantly.

Examples

No.Example
1The elevator went up to the 10th floor.
2Prices for houses in this area have gone up significantly in the last year.
3Suddenly, the temperature went up, and everyone took off their jackets.
4I didn't want to go out, but my friends managed to go up and convince me.
5The budget deficit went up by $10 billion this year.
6The sun went up early this morning.
7The construction site went up in just a few months.
8My alarm clock goes up at 6 a.m. every day.
9The value of stocks went up after the good news was announced.
10The tension went up between the two teams during the game