Rising
ˈraɪzɪŋ
Definitions
4 meaningsTo move from a lower position to a higher one; to ascend.
ˈraɪz
To move upwards or to a higher position.
The smoke from the campfire was rising.
💡 Simply: Think about getting out of bed in the morning – that's *rising*! Or when a balloon goes up in the sky, it's also *rising*.
👶 For kids: Going up!
More Examples
As the day began, the sun started rising over the horizon.
The temperature is rising.
How It's Used
"The sun rises in the east."
"Profits are rising steadily this quarter."
"The stock market is currently rising."
To increase in size, quantity, intensity, or value.
ˈraɪz
To increase in amount, number, or intensity.
The cost of living has been rising steadily.
💡 Simply: Imagine the price of ice cream getting more expensive – the price is *rising*! Or if your to-do list gets longer, the number of items is *rising*.
👶 For kids: Getting bigger or more!
More Examples
The unemployment rate is rising.
His blood pressure started rising after the stressful news.
How It's Used
"Inflation is rising in many countries."
"Public support for the candidate is rising."
Increasing or going up; ascending.
ˈraɪzɪŋ
Increasing or going up.
The rising cost of fuel is a concern.
💡 Simply: When something is *rising*, it means it's going up or getting bigger. Like a *rising* sun at dawn or a *rising* number of visitors.
👶 For kids: Going up or getting bigger.
More Examples
We're facing rising energy costs.
The rising popularity of streaming services is undeniable.
How It's Used
"The rising tide of the sea."
"Rising interest rates."
"The rising power of the region."
An act of moving upwards.
ˈraɪzɪŋ
An upward movement; an ascent.
The bird's rising was graceful and swift.
💡 Simply: Think about the act of something going up, like the *rising* of a hot air balloon into the sky.
👶 For kids: When something goes up!
More Examples
The rising of the dough showed it was proofing.
The rising of the sun signals the start of a new day.
How It's Used
"The dramatic rising of the mountain."
"The rising and the setting of the sun are beautiful sights."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
on the rise
Increasing or becoming more popular.
"Street food is on the rise in major cities."
From Middle English risen, risin, from Old English rīsan (“to rise”), from Proto-Germanic *rīsaną (“to rise”).
Used since Old English, the verb 'rise' has been a fundamental part of the English language, signifying upward movement and growth.
Memory tip
Imagine a hot air balloon *rising* from the ground. The balloon is *rising* into the air, this is a good reminder of this meaning.
Word Origin
"To stand up, get up, get up from sleep, get up from sitting, to move upwards"