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Meaning of 'rising' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rising [ a.]
- Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
- Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character.
- Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation.
2 . Rising [ n.]
- The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
- That which rises; a tumor; a boil.
3 . Rising [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Rise
4 . Rising [ prep.]
- More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age.

Meaning of 'rising' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rising [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a movement upward
Example in sentence:
  • they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
2 . rising [ a]
Meaning (2):
- advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
Example in sentence:
  • a rising market;
  • a rising trend
3 . rising [ s]
Meaning (3):
- newly come into prominence
Example in sentence:
  • a rising young politician
Meaning (4):
- coming to maturity
Example in sentence:
  • the rising generation

Nearby Words:

ris rise risen riser rish risibility risible risk risked risker

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