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rising

Pronunciation: [ˈraɪzɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use rising in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to go up or increase. When something is rising, it is moving higher, like the sun in the sky or your score in a game.

Example

The sun is rising in the morning, and everything looks bright.

Example

The price of the toys is not rising; it has actually gone down.

Example

Is the temperature rising today?

Context: “movement”

(noun) an act of going up or increasing. This can be about something that gets higher, like a balloon in the air or a wave in the ocean.

Example

The rising of the balloon made everyone smile.

Example

The rising of the floodwaters was not good for the town.

Example

Did you see the rising of the tide at the beach?

Context: “status or position”

(adjective) when someone is becoming more successful or important. This describes a person or thing that is gaining more power or recognition.

Example

She is a rising star in the music industry, and everyone knows her name.

Example

The artist used to be popular, but now he is a falling star, not a rising one.

Example

Who do you think is the next rising star in sports?

How to pronounce rising

Pronunciation: [ˈraɪzɪŋ]

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