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risen

RIH-zuhn

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Risen (adj) means having come up, gone up, or gotten up; in a raised or elevated state (often after having been down or low before). Example: “The risen sun lit up the whole valley by the time we reached the top.”

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Having come up, gone up, or gotten up; in a raised or elevated state (often after having been down or low before).

"The risen sun lit up the whole valley by the time we reached the top."

"The bread was nicely risen and ready for the oven."

"Prices remain risen compared with last year."

How to use risen

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of having gone up — used after "has/have/had" as the past participle of "rise."

Common mistake

Use "risen" only after a helping verb ("has risen"); the simple past on its own is "rose" ("prices rose last year," not "prices risen last year").

Common pairings

newly risen risen dough has risen sharply

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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The _____ sun lit up the whole valley by the time we reached the top.

Etymology

The past participle of "rise," formed the same way English builds other "-en" past participles like "broken" or "spoken."

Synonyms

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raised elevated ascended

Antonyms

prostrate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “risen” mean?

The word “risen” means having come up, gone up, or gotten up; in a raised or elevated state (often after having been down or low before). In plain terms, the state of having gone up — used after "has/have/had" as the past participle of "rise.".

How do you pronounce “risen”?

“Risen” is pronounced RIH-zuhn (/ˈɹɪ.zən/ in IPA).

How do you use “risen” in a sentence?

Here is “risen” used in a sentence: “The bread was nicely risen and ready for the oven.”

What part of speech is “risen”?

“Risen” is an adjective.

Is “risen” a common word?

“Risen” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between risen and rose?

Risen is the past participle form, used with a helping verb as in "the bread has risen," while rose is the simple past tense, as in "the bread rose overnight." Both come from the verb rise, but they are used in different grammatical constructions.

What is the difference between risen and raised?

Risen describes something that has come up or gotten up on its own, an intransitive action, as in "the sun has risen." Raised describes something being lifted by an outside force, a transitive action, as in "she raised the flag."

Can risen be used as an adjective?

Yes. Risen can function as an adjective describing something in a raised or elevated state, often after having been down or low before, as in "the risen dough" or "a risen sun."

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