rise
8 synonyms and 8 antonyms for rise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move upward or increase.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use rise
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English rīsan, "to rise," from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to arise" or "get up."
Full origin of rise →Frequently asked questions
What does “rise” mean?
The word “rise” means to move upward or increase. In plain terms, to go up, get up, or increase — also, as a noun, an increase or a raise in pay.
How do you pronounce “rise”?
“Rise” is pronounced ryz (/ɹaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “rise” in a sentence?
Here is “rise” used in a sentence: “Prices continued to rise throughout the year.”
What is another word for “rise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rise” include get up, increase and go up.
What is the opposite of “rise”?
The opposite of “rise” — its antonyms — are descend, drop, fall, sink and set.
What part of speech is “rise”?
Depending on how it is used, “rise” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “rise” come from?
The word “rise” comes from Old English. From Old English rīsan, "to rise," from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to arise" or "get up.".
Is “rise” a common word?
“Rise” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "rise" and "raise"?
"Rise" is intransitive, meaning something goes up on its own with no object, as in "the sun rises" or "prices rise." "Raise" is transitive, meaning someone lifts something else, as in "raise your hand" or "raise prices." If you can ask "raise what?", use raise; if nothing is being lifted, use rise.
What is the past tense of "rise"?
"Rise" is irregular: its past tense is "rose" and its past participle is "risen." So you say "the sun rose this morning" and "the sun has risen." Don't confuse these with "raise," whose past forms are the regular "raised" and "raised."
What is the opposite of "rise"?
The main opposites are "fall," "drop," "sink," and "descend." Where things rise they move up or increase; where they fall or drop they move down or decrease. "Prices rise" contrasts with "prices fall," and "the sun rises" with "the sun sets."
What is an example of "rise" in a sentence?
"Hot-air balloons rise into the sky" shows upward movement. "Prices are expected to rise next year" shows an increase. In both, nothing is being lifted by someone else, which is exactly why "rise," not "raise," is the correct choice.