dramatic(ally)
slight(ly)
steady/-ily
sharp/ly
steep/ly
rise(vb/n)
fall(vb/n)
increase(vb/n)
decrease(vb/n)
peak(vb/n)
soar(vb) : The rocket soared into the sky. (cf. sore, roar)
fluctuate(vb) :go up
level off(vb) : remain steady.
plummet(vb) ;.=. plunge
creep up(vb)
remain(vb)
collapse(n): hit the bottom
slump(vb/n)
climb(vb)
stay the same
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It rises/falls by 100 (gap)
up to 100 (position)
* a little below
a little above
* (time) by : (due date) : I have to hand in the report by Tuesday.
until : (continued procedure) => I will have to work on the report until Tuesday.
-> focus on the action.
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* bug(v)
I'm bugged by my grandmother.
Dont' bug me.
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