rising
word · lemma: rise
/ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/
RY-zing
/ɹˈaɪzɪŋ/
RY-zing
Definition
Going up, increasing, or moving higher. It can describe numbers, prices, water, the sun, or anything that is becoming greater or higher.
Usage & Nuances
Often used before nouns: 'rising prices', 'rising temperatures', 'rising star'. 'Rising' can be literal or figurative. Don't confuse it with the verb form in a full clause: 'The prices are rising' vs. 'rising prices'.
Spanish: en aumento - ascendentePortuguese (BR): em alta - crescentePortuguese (PT): em subida - crescenteChinese (Simplified): 上升的 - 增长的Chinese (Traditional): 上升的 - 增長的Hindi: बढ़ता हुआ - ऊपर उठता हुआArabic: متزايد - صاعدBengali: উর্ধ্বগামী - বাড়ছে - উঠছেRussian: растущий - повышающийсяJapanese: 上昇する - 高まるVietnamese: tăng - lênKorean: 상승하는 - 오르는Turkish: yükselen - artanUrdu: اُبھرتا ہوا - بڑھتا ہواIndonesian: tăng - lên
Example Sentences
The rising sun was bright and warm.
basic
Tensions are rising, and everyone can feel it.
natural
People are worried about rising food prices.
basic
We watched the rising water from the bridge.
basic
With rising rent, it's getting harder to live in the city.
natural
She's one of the company's rising stars.
natural