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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Pay rise or pay raise
Is it "a pay rise" or "a pay raise"?
Also, is it possible to say, "a rise in pay" and "a raise in pay"?
Finally, should I say, "to rise the prices" or "to raise the prices"?
Thank you.
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Both. Regarding pay: 'rise' in British English. 'raise' in American English.
- Both.
- Regarding pay: 'rise' in British English.
- 'raise' in American English.
- to raise prices in both varieties of English.
- CJ
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Both.
Regarding pay:
'rise' in British English.
'raise' in American English.
to raise prices in both varieties of English.
CJ
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