rising
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.moving upwards or increasing in amount, level, or value.
adj.moving upward or increasing in degree, amount, or intensity.
Simple“The rising cost of food is making it difficult for many families to save money.”
In context“Economists expressed concern over rising inflation rates, which threaten to undermine the purchasing power of middle-income households.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it modifies.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The camp is open to all rising sixth graders in the local school district.”
In context“The university offers a summer bridge programme specifically designed for rising seniors to assist with their college applications.”
UsageAlmost exclusively used in educational contexts before a grade level.
Teacher's tipThis is very common in American school systems during the summer months.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The history book describes the famous rising that took place in the capital city.”
In context“The military responded with overwhelming force to suppress the rising before it could spread to the rural provinces.”
UsageOften used in historical contexts.
Teacher's tipIn modern news, 'uprising' is more common; 'rising' often carries a historical or literary tone.
Antonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the movement of something going up, like the sun appearing in the morning.
n.the action of something that ascends or increases.
Simple“We woke up early to watch the rising of the sun over the ocean.”
In context“The sudden rising of the river levels caught the villagers by surprise, forcing an emergency evacuation.”
UsageOften used in the pattern 'the rising of [something]'.
Usage rising costs · rising temperatures · rising number
By surface analysis, rise + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.