B1nounacademicscience
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UK/ɡrɑːf/
a picture that uses lines or bars to show how two sets of numbers are related
In context
The graph shows how house prices changed between 2015 and 2025.
In IELTS Writing Task 1, you often have to describe a line graph.
Plot the results on a graph to see the pattern more clearly.
Words that go with graph
noun + noun
- line graphThe line graph shows a steady rise in sales.
- bar graphUse a bar graph to compare the five cities.
- graph paperYou'll need graph paper for this exercise.
noun + preposition
- graph ofThis is a graph of daily temperatures in July.
- on a graphMark each point on a graph.
verb + noun
- draw a graphDraw a graph of your daily spending.