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rising

 

[ ˈraɪzɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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Increasing in amount or degree.

Synonyms

ascending, growing, increasing

Examples of usage

  • The rising cost of living is a major concern for many people.
  • There has been a rising demand for renewable energy sources.
Context #2 | Noun

sun

The appearance of the sun above the horizon in the morning.

Synonyms

dawn, daybreak, sunrise

Examples of usage

  • We woke up early to watch the beautiful rising of the sun.
  • The rising of the sun symbolizes the start of a new day.
Context #3 | Noun

tide

The increase of water level in a river or sea.

Synonyms

flood, inundation, swell

Examples of usage

  • During high tide, the rising of the water can flood the shore.
  • The rising tide brought in a variety of sea creatures.

Translations

Translations of the word "rising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ascendente

🇮🇳 उभरता हुआ

🇩🇪 steigend

🇮🇩 naik

🇺🇦 зростаючий

🇵🇱 wschodzący

🇯🇵 上昇

🇫🇷 croissant

🇪🇸 ascendente

🇹🇷 yükselen

🇰🇷 상승하는

🇸🇦 صاعد

🇨🇿 vzestupný

🇸🇰 stúpajúci

🇨🇳 上升

🇸🇮 naraščajoč

🇮🇸 hækkandi

🇰🇿 өсіп келе жатқан

🇬🇪 ზრდადი

🇦🇿 yüksələn

🇲🇽 ascendente

Etymology

The word 'rising' originated from the Old English word 'risan', meaning 'to get out of bed'. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the concept of increasing in amount or degree, as well as the appearance of the sun above the horizon. The use of 'rising' to describe the increase of water level in a river or sea also developed over time. The word has been commonly used in English literature and poetry to evoke images of growth, dawn, and natural beauty.

See also: rise.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,261, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.