Word
arose
US/ɝˈoʊz/
UK/ɐɹˈəʊz/
Definitions
01to happen or begin
v. used to say that a problem, opportunity, or situation started to happen in the past.
v. the simple past of 'arise' in its intransitive sense, referring to the emergence or occurrence of a situation.
“A serious argument arose between the two friends over a small mistake.”
“A series of unforeseen complications arose during the final phase of the negotiations, forcing both parties to reconsider their initial demands.”
Usage
This verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.
Pitfall
A problem was arose during the meeting.
A problem arose during the meeting.
Do not use 'was' with 'arose'. It is the past tense of an intransitive verb, not a passive form.
02to get up
v. used to say that someone got out of bed or stood up in the past.
v. the simple past of 'arise' used in a physical sense to denote the act of getting up or standing.
“The king arose from his throne to greet the visitors.”
“The congregation arose as one when the choir began the opening hymn, filling the cathedral with a sudden rustle of fabric.”
Literary
Teaching tip
In modern English, people usually say 'got up' or 'stood up'. This sense is mostly found in formal stories or religious texts.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“But in that sale, the question of public resources and private profits arose again.” “However, during the 2009-10 pre-season, differences arose between Andersen and the club about his methods (for example, he would not allow his players to hang family pictures in the dressing room).” Scan code
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