rising

adjective
UK: /ˈraɪ.zɪŋ/
US: /ˈraɪ.zɪŋ/

  1. Going up; increasing.

    1. The sun is rising now, time to wake up early for work today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rising cost of fuel is a major concern for many families during the crisis. [ ] [ ]

  2. Becoming more important or successful.

    1. She is a rising star in the company now, i think. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rising demand for renewable energy creates new business opportunities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

uprising emerging ascending rebellion growing
rising noun

  1. The act of getting up or increasing.

    1. I noticed the rising of the sun in the sky clearly today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rising of floodwaters caused widespread damage to the surrounding areas. [ ] [ ]

  2. An increase in amount, number, or level.

    1. A sharp rising in prices made goods unaffordable for us. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rising tension between the two countries is a cause for serious concern. [ ] [ ]

  3. An uprising or rebellion.

    1. The rising was quickly suppressed by the army forces yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rising against the government was fueled by years of oppression. [ ] [ ]
rising intransitive-verb

  1. Moving upwards.

    1. The balloon is rising into the clear blue sky now! [ ] [ ]
    2. Smoke was rising steadily from the chimney of an old house in the village. [ ] [ ]

  2. Getting out of bed.

    1. I am rising earlier than usual today, I need to. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is rising later and later each day; it is a concerning habit in students. [ ] [ ]

  3. Increasing in amount or level.

    1. The river is rising due to heavy rain from last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The temperature is rising rapidly, suggesting a heatwave is coming to town. [ ] [ ]

  4. Becoming more successful or important.

    1. She is rising quickly in her career from year to year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The singer is rising to fame after the last song, such a great masterpiece. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rising" in English means: Going up; increasing., Becoming more important or successful..

The phonetic transcription of "rising" is /ˈraɪ.zɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈraɪ.zɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rising": uprising, emerging, ascending, rebellion, growing.

Example usage of "rising": "The sun is rising now, time to wake up early for work today.". More examples on the page.