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REYE-zihng
Rising (noun) means an armed revolt or uprising against a ruler or government. Example: “The rising was crushed within weeks by government troops.”
noun
1
An armed revolt or uprising against a ruler or government.
"The rising was crushed within weeks by government troops."
"The rising began in the northern towns and soon spread south."
"Poems about the rising were taught in schools for generations."
2
The act or process of something going up.
"The gradual rising of the tide covered the sandbar."
"The rising of the sun turned the whole valley gold."
"We watched the slow rising of the bread dough in the warm kitchen."
adj
1
Going up in level, amount, position, or status.
"A rising star in the tech world, she was promoted within a year."
"Rising temperatures are melting the glaciers faster each decade."
"Rising prices have forced many families to change how they shop."
How to use rising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an uprising/rebellion, or the ongoing action of going up (in level, importance, etc).
Common mistake
A "rising" (noun) meaning a revolt is a bit formal/historical — most modern writing would say "uprising" or "revolt" instead.
Common pairings
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Etymology
From "rise" plus "-ing," the ordinary way English turns a verb into a noun or adjective describing the action.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
cruising
uprising
praising
promising
surprising
exercising
practising
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rising” mean?
The word “rising” means an armed revolt or uprising against a ruler or government. In plain terms, either an uprising/rebellion, or the ongoing action of going up (in level, importance, etc).
How do you pronounce “rising”?
“Rising” is pronounced REYE-zihng (/ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rising” in a sentence?
Here is “rising” used in a sentence: “The rising was crushed within weeks by government troops.”
What is the opposite of “rising”?
The opposite of “rising” — its antonyms — is falling.
What part of speech is “rising”?
Depending on how it is used, “rising” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “rising” a common word?
“Rising” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rising” have?
“Rising” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an armed revolt or uprising against a ruler or government.
What is a "rising" in the political sense?
A rising is an armed revolt by people against their ruler or government — another word for an uprising or insurrection. Those involved take up arms to challenge or overthrow those in power. The Easter Rising of 1916 in Ireland is one of the best-known examples.
What is the difference between a rising and a revolution?
A rising is a specific armed revolt, often limited in place or time, aimed at challenging a ruler or government. A revolution is broader and deeper — a sustained movement that overturns the whole political or social order. A rising may spark or feed a revolution, but does not always go that far.
What is an example of a rising?
The Easter Rising of 1916, when Irish republicans rebelled against British rule, is a famous example. History records many others, such as peasant risings across medieval Europe and the Warsaw Rising of 1944. Each involved people taking up arms against those in power, with varying scale and success.
What is the difference between a rising and a rebellion?
The two are very close and often interchangeable, both describing armed resistance to authority. "Rising" tends to suggest a sudden, popular outbreak, while "rebellion" is a broader term for open defiance or armed opposition to a government or ruler. Historians frequently use the words to mean much the same thing.
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