a. | 1. | Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; | |||
2. | Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; | ||||
3. | Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; | ||||
prep. | 1. | More than; exceeding; upwards of; | |||
n. | 1. | The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense). | |||
2. | That which rises; a tumor; a boil.
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Adj. | 1. | rising - advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status; "a rising trend"; "a rising market" Antonyms: falling - becoming lower or less in degree or value; "a falling market"; "falling incomes" |
2. | rising - (of a heavenly body) becoming visible above the horizon; "the rising sun" Antonyms: setting - (of a heavenly body) disappearing below the horizon; "the setting sun" | |
3. | rising - increasing in amount or degree; "rising prices" | |
4. | rising - sloping upward Synonyms: acclivitous, uphill | |
5. | rising - coming to maturity; "the rising generation" Synonyms: emerging | |
6. | rising - newly come into prominence; "a rising young politician" |