rising

American  

[rahy-zing] / ˈraɪ zɪŋ /

adjective

1. advancing, ascending, or mounting.

   rising smoke.

2. growing or advancing to adult years.

   the rising generation.

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adverb

Informal.

1. somewhat more than.

   The crop came to rising 6000 bushels.

2. in approach of; almost; well-nigh.

   a lad rising sixteen.

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that rises.

2. an insurrection; rebellion; revolt.

3. something that rises; projection or prominence.

4. a period of leavening of dough preceding baking.

5. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. a morbid swelling, as an abscess or boil.

6. Also called riser.  Nautical. a stringer supporting the thwarts of an open boat.

rising British  

/ ˈraɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. an insurrection or rebellion; revolt

2. the yeast or leaven used to make dough rise in baking

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adjective

1. increasing in rank, status, or reputation

   a rising young politician

2. increasing in maturity; growing up to adulthood

   the rising generation

adverb

1. informal approaching the age of; nearly

   she's rising 40

Other Word Forms

• unrising adjective

Etymology

Origin of rising

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English (gerund). See rise, -ing ², -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Retailer Topps Tiles has announced it will close 23 stores in the face of a tougher home improvement market and rising costs.

From BBC

A separate Reuters/Ipsos poll published last week found that rising gas prices are having an impact on the finances of U.S. households, as many people expect fuel costs to continue climbing.

From MarketWatch

Central bank officials have cautioned against treating rate rises as inevitable, despite investor expectations and eurozone inflation rising to 2.5% in March.

From The Wall Street Journal

At some point, energy prices will stop rising, while households confronted with higher heating bills will have less to spend elsewhere, cooling other prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said it was unlikely to be able to make its required rate of return on investment in new land acquisitions due to rising tax and regulatory burdens on residential developments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ascending
• climbing
• growing
• increasing
• soaring
• spiraling
• surging