Have risen or have been rising?
Is there a difference in meaning between the following two sentences?
1) The prices of shoes have risen in the last few months.
2) The prices of shoes have been rising in the last few months.
If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
If so, which would you choose or do you prefer?
Thank you.
Top answer
You may as well say that they mean the same thing. That's how little difference there is. Nevertheless, have been rising suggests several gradual increases in price more strongly.
- You may as well say that they mean the same thing.
- That's how little difference there is.
- Nevertheless, have been rising suggests several gradual increases in price more strongly.
- have risen could be just one increase in price during the given time period.
- CJ
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You may as well say that they mean the same thing. That's how little difference there is.
Nevertheless, have been rising suggests several gradual increases in price more strongly. have risen could be just one increase in price during the given time period.
CJ
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