Word
riser
Phoneticsris·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹaɪzɝ/
UK/ɹˈaɪzɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who is becoming more successful or famous. You use this to describe someone who is moving up in their career or social status.
n. a person who is rising in status, popularity, or success.
Examples
“He is a real riser in the tech industry.”
“While the veteran actor remains a household name, the younger generation is looking to the new riser to carry the franchise into its next decade of success.”
Examples
simple
“He is a real riser in the tech industry.”
complex
“While the veteran actor remains a household name, the younger generation is looking to the new riser to carry the franchise into its next decade of success.”
Real-World Examples
“Unfortunately, I’m not sure that all the peer-reviewed science in the world will convince my early riser to have a weekend lie-in.” Etymology
From Middle English ryser, risere, equivalent to rise + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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