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

The recovered funds would compensate policyholders for rising premiums and other expenses, including the cost of fire-proofing their properties.

From Los Angeles Times

The grid has passed the test so far, as power plants have ramped up around the country to meet rising demand, and resources such as large grid-scale batteries proved crucial.

From Barron's

Boeing estimates the country will need some 8,800 External link planes over the next 20 years to meet rising demand for air travel.

From Barron's

The construct of volatility derivatives has remained bullish, even with VIX rising.

From MarketWatch

Even before AI worries emerged, some software companies had started to look more vulnerable, thanks in part to the 2022 jump in interest rates and rising competitive pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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