Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rising

Adjective / Verb (present participle of rise)
/ˈraɪ.zɪŋ/
Definition
An increase in height or level.
Examples
  • The sun is rising in the east.
  • She felt a rising sense of excitement as the concert approached.
  • The rising tide caused the beach to shrink.
Meaning
Rising refers to the action of moving upwards or increasing in amount, degree, or intensity.
Synonyms
  • ascending
  • increasing
  • uplifting
  • upward