Rising: meaning, definitions and examples
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rising
[ ˈraɪzɪŋ ]
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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.
sun
The appearance of the sun above the horizon in the morning.
Synonyms
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.
tide
The increase of water level in a river or sea.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.