CEFR B2

fluctuate

verb

Meaning

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount; to vary.

Examples

The stock market tends to fluctuate wildly during times of economic uncertainty.
Her mood can fluctuate depending on how much sleep she's had.

Synonyms: vary, waver, oscillate, vacillate

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fluctuate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/

Definition

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount; to vary.

Examples

The stock market tends to fluctuate wildly during times of economic uncertainty.
Her mood can fluctuate depending on how much sleep she's had.
The price of gasoline continues to fluctuate, making it hard to budget for fuel.

How to Use fluctuate

fluctuate between X and Y (prepositional phrase): To vary within a specific range. — "The patient's blood pressure fluctuated between 120/80 and 140/90."
fluctuate with (prepositional phrase): To change in relation to something else. — "Energy demand often fluctuates with the seasons."

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