rising
/ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ noun, adjective, preposition, proper noun
Also a form of rise
Forms risings
- noun Rebellion.
- noun The act of something that rises. “the risings and fallings of a thermometer”
- noun (US, dated) A dough and yeast mixture which is allowed to ferment. “salt rising”
- adjective Going up, physically or in quantity, rate, etc.
- adjective Planned or destined to advance to an academic grade in the near future, after having completed the previous grade; soon-to-be.
- adjective (heraldry, of a bird) Having its wings raised (either addorsed or sometimes displayed), standing on the tips of its feet as if about to take flight, typically depicted in profile.
- preposition (US, slang, dated) More than; exceeding; upwards of.
- proper noun A surname.
- proper noun An unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois, United States.
Synonyms
rousant surgerant rise ascent ascension rebellion insurrection revolt uprising acclivitous uphill emerging
Antonyms
Etymology
By surface analysis, rise + -ing.
Webster’s 1913
- adjective Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
- adjective Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character.
- preposition More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age. [Colloq. & Low, U.S.]
- noun The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
Sources: Wiktionary · WordNet 3.0 · Webster’s 1913 — from the Wiktionary entry “rising”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Details