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rising

[ rahy-zing ]

adjective

  1. advancing, ascending, or mounting:

    rising smoke.

  2. growing or advancing to adult years:

    the rising generation.



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

/ 藞谤补瑟锄瑟艐 /

noun

  1. an insurrection or rebellion; revolt
  2. the yeast or leaven used to make dough rise in baking
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. increasing in rank, status, or reputation

    a rising young politician

  2. increasing in maturity; growing up to adulthood

    the rising generation

鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. informal.
    approaching the age of; nearly

    she's rising 40

鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms

  • 耻苍路谤颈蝉顎僫苍驳 adjective
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of rising1

First recorded in 1150鈥1200; Middle English (gerund). See rise, -ing 2, -ing 1( def )
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But their rising profile has resulted in increased scrutiny and anger about their political statements.

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During her campaign, Persad-Bissessar promised to raise wages for public sector workers who have been struggling to meet rising costs of living.

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Despite all the problems, Spaniards were praised by the government for rising to the occasion and showing solidarity.

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There are also 273,000 homes at risk of flooding, a figure projected to double within 100 years, as a result of changing weather patterns and rising sea levels.

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Some experts believe the rising cost of employing people is making businesses hold back on hiring new staff.

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