Word
rising
Phoneticsris·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
01increasing or going up
B1 · Intermediate
adj. moving upwards or increasing in amount, level, or value.
adj. moving upward or increasing in degree, amount, or intensity.
“The rising cost of food is making it difficult for many families to save money.”
“Economists expressed concern over rising inflation rates, which threaten to undermine the purchasing power of middle-income households.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
Synonyms
02soon-to-be in a grade
B2 · Upper Intermediate American English
adj. used to describe a student who is about to start a specific grade or year in school.
adj. referring to a student who has completed one academic level and is destined for the next higher level in the upcoming term.
“The camp is open to all rising sixth graders in the local school district.”
“The university offers a summer bridge programme specifically designed for rising seniors to assist with their college applications.”
Usage
Almost exclusively used in educational contexts before a grade level.
Teaching tip
This is very common in American school systems during the summer months.
Synonyms
03a rebellion
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal · Literary
n. an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government or leaders.
n. an act of resistance or rebellion; a popular uprising against authority.
“The history book describes the famous rising that took place in the capital city.”
“The military responded with overwhelming force to suppress the rising before it could spread to the rural provinces.”
Usage
Often used in historical contexts.
Teaching tip
In modern news, 'uprising' is more common; 'rising' often carries a historical or literary tone.
Antonyms
04the act of going up
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the movement of something going up, like the sun appearing in the morning.
n. the action of something that ascends or increases.
“We woke up early to watch the rising of the sun over the ocean.”
“The sudden rising of the river levels caught the villagers by surprise, forcing an emergency evacuation.”
Usage
Often used in the pattern 'the rising of [something]'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rising” in context.
Etymology
By surface analysis, rise + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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