What does "rising" mean?

1. (increasing or going up) moving upwards or increasing in amount, level, or value. 2. (soon-to-be in a grade) used to describe a student who is about to start a specific grade or year in school. 3. (a rebellion) an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government or leaders. 4. (the act of going up) the movement of something going up, like the sun appearing in the morning.

How do you use "rising"?

Usually placed before the noun it modifies. Almost exclusively used in educational contexts before a grade level. Often used in historical contexts. Often used in the pattern 'the rising of [something]'.

rising

adj. · n.

US //ˈɹaɪzɪŋ// UK //ɹˈaɪzɪŋ// ris·ing

1 increasing or going up (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

moving upwards or increasing in amount, level, or value.

moving upward or increasing in degree, amount, or intensity.

Example

The rising cost of food is making it difficult for many families to save money.

Example

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.
2 soon-to-be in a grade (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate American English

used to describe a student who is about to start a specific grade or year in school.

referring to a student who has completed one academic level and is destined for the next higher level in the upcoming term.

Example

The camp is open to all rising sixth graders in the local school district.

Example

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.

Teacher's tip

This is very common in American school systems during the summer months.
- incoming

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3 a rebellion (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal Literary

an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government or leaders.

an act of resistance or rebellion; a popular uprising against authority.

Example

The history book describes the famous rising that took place in the capital city.

Example

The military responded with overwhelming force to suppress the rising before it could spread to the rural provinces.

Usage

Often used in historical contexts.

Teacher's tip

In modern news, 'uprising' is more common; 'rising' often carries a historical or literary tone.
- submission
- peace
4 the act of going up (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the movement of something going up, like the sun appearing in the morning.

the action of something that ascends or increases.

Example

We woke up early to watch the rising of the sun over the ocean.

Example

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]'.
- ascent
- emergence
- setting
- fall

Origin

By surface analysis, rise + -ing.