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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Spike

What is the meaning of the word 'spike' in the following sentence:

'If you do this then you run the risk of spiking your blood pressure.'
  

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In this sentence it means to rapidly increase, but not permanently.

  • In this sentence it means to rapidly increase, but not permanently.
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In this sentence it means to rapidly increase, but not permanently.

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