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RISING

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, prep.)

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There are 15 meanings of the word Rising.

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Rising - as an adjective

Advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

Example: "A rising trend"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
falling11

Rising - as a noun

A movement upward; rise above the ground

Example: "They cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascension11ascent8rise4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of locationtravel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insurrection14rebellion11revolt9uprising11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
battle8conflict15struggle10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rising - as an adjective satellite

Sloping upward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acclivitous18uphill11

Coming to maturity

Example: "The rising generation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emerging12

Newly come into prominence

Example: "A rising young politician"

Rising - as a verb

To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.

To increase in value or standing.

To begin; to develop.

To go up; to ascend; to climb.

Example: "To rise a hill"

To cause to go up or ascend.

Example: "To rise a fish, or cause it to come to the surface of the water"

To retire; to give up a siege.

To come; to offer itself.

To be lifted, or capable of being lifted, from the imposing stone without dropping any of the type; said of a form.

Rising - as a preposition

More than; exceeding; upwards of.

Example: "A horse rising six years of age"

Example Sentences

"The rising of the sun signaled the start of a new day."
"She counted the rising of the balloons as they floated into the sky."
"The rising of the crowd indicated a growing excitement in the stadium."
"The economic rising of the country led to increased prosperity for its citizens."
"The rising of the tide caused some areas to flood."
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Word Game Points

Is RISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rising is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is RISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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