rising Antonyms

Meaning of rising

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rising (n)

a movement upward

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

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rising (a)

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

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rising (s)

sloping upward

coming to maturity

newly come into prominence

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rising (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Rise

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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.

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rising (prep.)

More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age.

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rising (n.)

The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).

That which rises; a tumor; a boil.

rising Sentence Examples

  1. The sun was rising majestically over the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow upon the awakening land.
  2. The cost of living is rising at an alarming rate, making it increasingly difficult for people to make ends meet.
  3. The stock market has been rising steadily in recent months, buoyed by positive economic news.
  4. As the temperature rose, the discomfort levels in the room became unbearable.
  5. The rising tide threatened to inundate the coastal towns, forcing residents to evacuate.
  6. The bread dough was rising rapidly in the warmth of the kitchen, promising a delicious loaf of bread.
  7. The frustration within the team was rising, as they struggled to resolve a complex technical issue.
  8. The sound of the choir's voices was rising in a harmonious crescendo, filling the cathedral with heavenly music.
  9. The rising mist obscured the view of the mountains, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
  10. The rising water levels behind the dam raised concerns about potential flooding downstream.

FAQs About the word rising

a movement upward, organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another, advancing or becoming higher or great

mutiny, insurrection, uprising, rebellion,revolt, insurgence, outbreak, revolution,insurgency, treachery

counterinsurgency,counterinsurgency,counterrevolution, counterrevolution,

The sun was rising majestically over the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow upon the awakening land.

The cost of living is rising at an alarming rate, making it increasingly difficult for people to make ends meet.

The stock market has been rising steadily in recent months, buoyed by positive economic news.

As the temperature rose, the discomfort levels in the room became unbearable.