adj
Very common
raised
rayzd
Raised (adj) means Higher than the surrounding surface; embossed or built up. Example: “Walk along the raised wooden boardwalk to cross the wet marsh.”
adj
1
Higher than the surrounding surface; embossed or built up.
"Walk along the raised wooden boardwalk to cross the wet marsh."
"The invitation had raised gold lettering on thick card."
"Follow the raised path to avoid the muddy field."
2
Made light and airy with a leavening agent such as yeast, said especially of dough or bread.
"Let the raised dough rest in a warm place before baking."
"Her grandmother made soft raised rolls every Sunday morning."
"The bakery is known for its raised doughnuts."
How to use raised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLifted or built up above the surrounding level — or, for dough, made to rise with yeast.
Common pairings
raised platform
raised lettering
raised doughnut
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Frequently asked questions
What does “raised” mean?
The word “raised” means higher than the surrounding surface; embossed or built up. In plain terms, lifted or built up above the surrounding level — or, for dough, made to rise with yeast.
How do you pronounce “raised”?
“Raised” is pronounced rayzd (/ɹeɪzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “raised” in a sentence?
Here is “raised” used in a sentence: “The invitation had raised gold lettering on thick card.”
What part of speech is “raised”?
“Raised” is an adjective.
Is “raised” a common word?
“Raised” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “raised” have?
“Raised” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: higher than the surrounding surface; embossed or built up.
What is an example of something 'raised'?
A stage raised above the floor, raised lettering on a bank card, a raised garden bed, or a raised pattern pressed into wallpaper are all examples. In each case the surface sits higher than what surrounds it, standing out by being built up rather than left flat or sunken.
What is the difference between 'raised' and 'embossed'?
'Raised' is the general word for any surface higher than its surroundings. 'Embossed' is more specific: it means a design or lettering deliberately pressed so it stands up in relief, as on a card or invitation. All embossed detail is raised, but not everything raised is embossed.
What is the opposite of 'raised'?
The opposites are 'recessed', 'sunken', or 'engraved', where a surface sits lower than its surroundings rather than higher. 'Flush' works when something is perfectly level with the surface, neither raised nor sunk. Embossed lettering, for instance, is the opposite of engraved lettering cut into the material.
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