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Learn “Fluctuate”

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Fluctuate

verb/FLUK-choo-ate/

Meaning

To keep changing up and down in an irregular way.

In context

Her marks fluctuate depending on how much sleep she gets.

Remember it

Fluctuate has 'fluc' like 'flux' and flow — it flows up and down.

Use it well

Use fluctuate for numbers, prices or moods that rise and fall.