IELTS Writing TASK 1

rise

to increase in amount or value over a specified period.

increase

to become greater in size, amount, or intensity.

decline

to decrease in amount or value over a specified period.

decrease

to become less in size, amount, or intensity.

drop

to fall or descend suddenly or sharply in amount, value, or intensity.

fall

to decrease rapidly in amount, value, or quality.

go up

to increase or rise in amount, value, or intensity.

go down

to decrease or decline in amount, value, or intensity.

slowly

to decrease or increase gradually over time.

slightly

to change or vary in a minor way.

considerably

to change or vary significantly in amount, value, or intensity.

significantly

to have a noticeable or important effect on something, often leading to substantial change.

rapidly

to occur or change at a fast pace, often implying quick growth or development.

steeply

to increase or decrease sharply in amount or degree, often indicating a dramatic change over a short distance or time.

fluctuate

to vary or change irregularly, often rising and falling over time.

fluctuation

the irregular rise and fall of a quantity, typically observed over a period of time.

peak

the highest point reached by a quantity in a given period, often followed by a decrease.

bottom

the lowest point reached by a quantity in a given period, often preceding an increase.

reach a high of

a maximum value or level in a particular period before declining.

hit a low of

a minimum value or level in a particular period before rising.

remain unchanged/ stable/ constant at

a situation where a quantity does not fluctuate over a given period, indicating stability in value.

stabilize/ stabilize at

to maintain a steady level or condition without significant fluctuations over time.

witness/ see (no change/ a stability)

to observe a period where there is no significant variation in value or level.