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What does "went up" mean?

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Rebecca

When you say something "went up", it means that it is increased, especially in terms of number. "Went up" is the past tense of "go up". You can also Say something "went down" or "go down" when it is decreased. Ex: The unemployment rate went up from 1% to 15%. Ex: The price of potatoes went down to $1 per 1kg.

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