Pronunciation: /ˈraɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of rising

verb present participle of the verb 'rise', meaning to move from a lower position to a higher one

Example Sentences

A1 The sun is rising in the morning.

A2 I enjoy watching the balloons rising into the sky.

B1 The prices of goods are rising due to inflation.

B2 The company's stock value is rising steadily.

C1 The artist's popularity is rising rapidly after the release of their new album.

C2 The political tension in the region is rising, leading to concerns of potential conflict.

adjective showing a gradual increase

Example Sentences

A1 The sun is rising in the morning.

A2 She noticed a rising number of visitors to the museum.

B1 The rising cost of living is making it difficult for many families to make ends meet.

B2 The company's rising profits have led to increased investment in new projects.

C1 The rising tensions between the two countries could lead to a conflict.

C2 The rising popularity of electric cars is changing the automotive industry.

Examples of rising in a Sentence

formal The rising cost of living is a major concern for many families.

informal I heard that gas prices are rising again.

slang The party was lit last night, the energy was rising all night long.

figurative Her rising anger was evident in the way she clenched her fists.

Grammatical Forms of rising

past tense

rose

plural

risings

comparative

more rising

superlative

most rising

present tense

rise

future tense

will rise

perfect tense

have risen

continuous tense

is rising

singular

rising

positive degree

rising

infinitive

to rise

gerund

rising

participle

risen

Origin and Evolution of rising

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'rising' originated from the Old English word 'risan' which means to get up or stand up.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rising' has evolved to not only refer to physically getting up or standing up, but also to indicate an increase in level or amount, such as in phrases like 'rising temperatures' or 'rising tensions'.