Phrasal Verb - going up
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.Definition
- To move or travel to a higher place or level, usually in a vehicle such as a lift or an escalator.
- To increase or rise in amount, price, or degree.
- To start or begin, often in a sudden or unexpected way.
- To agree or consent to something, often reluctantly.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The elevator went up to the 10th floor. |
| 2 | Prices for houses in this area have gone up significantly in the last year. |
| 3 | Suddenly, the temperature went up, and everyone took off their jackets. |
| 4 | I didn't want to go out, but my friends managed to go up and convince me. |
| 5 | The budget deficit went up by $10 billion this year. |
| 6 | The sun went up early this morning. |
| 7 | The construction site went up in just a few months. |
| 8 | My alarm clock goes up at 6 a.m. every day. |
| 9 | The value of stocks went up after the good news was announced. |
| 10 | The tension went up between the two teams during the game |