rise and fall

noun
UK: /ˌraɪz ənd ˈfɔːl/
US: /ˌraɪz ənd ˈfɔːl/

  1. The process of increasing and then decreasing, often in a regular way.

    1. We watched the rise and fall of the tide at the beach.
    2. The rise and fall of his voice indicated his changing emotions during the speech.

  2. A series of alternating successes and failures or periods of growth and decline.

    1. The rise and fall of the Roman Empire is a famous story.
    2. Historians study the rise and fall of civilizations to understand patterns in human history.

Synonyms

fluctuation oscillation ebb and flow ups and downs
rise and fall intransitive-verb

  1. To repeatedly increase and decrease.

    1. The balloon rose and fell gently in the breeze.
    2. The singer's voice rose and fell, creating a beautiful melody with complex musical structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rise and fall" in English means: The process of increasing and then decreasing, often in a regular way., A series of alternating successes and failures or periods of growth and decline..

The phonetic transcription of "rise and fall" is /ˌraɪz ənd ˈfɔːl/ in British English and /ˌraɪz ənd ˈfɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rise and fall": fluctuation, oscillation, ebb and flow, ups and downs.

Example usage of "rise and fall": "We watched the rise and fall of the tide at the beach.". More examples on the page.