Word
risen
US/ˈɹɪzən/
UK/ɹˈɪzən/
Definitions
01moved upward or increased
A2 · Elementary
v. the form of 'rise' used after 'have' or 'has' to show something moved up or increased.
v. the past participle of 'rise', used in the present or past perfect to indicate an upward trajectory or an increase in quantity or intensity.
“The sun had already risen by the time we started our hike.”
“Global temperatures have risen significantly over the last century, prompting urgent discussions among climate scientists and policy makers.”
Usage
This is an intransitive form and does not take a direct object.
Pitfall
The sun has raised.
The sun has risen.
Use 'risen' for things that move up on their own; 'raised' requires an object to be lifted by someone.
02having moved up
B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary
adj. describes something that has already moved to a higher position.
adj. functioning as an adjective to describe a subject that has completed an upward movement or reached a higher state.
“The risen moon cast a silver glow over the quiet lake.”
“The risen dough was finally ready to be shaped into loaves and placed in the oven.”
Usage
Often used in religious or poetic contexts to describe someone or something that has returned from the dead or ascended.
Etymology
Morphologically rise + -n.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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