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rising

The word “rising” has 2 syllables: ris-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈraɪ.zɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for rising?

In the thesaurus, “rising” has 126 synonyms and 51 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rising along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rising

Antonyms for rising

  • bunking
  • catnapping
  • comedown
  • contracting
  • couching
  • counterinsurgency
  • counterrevolution
  • decline
  • declining
  • decrease
  • decreasing
  • descending
  • descent
  • diminishing
  • dip
  • dipping
  • dive
  • diving
  • down
  • downfall
  • downgrade
  • dozing
  • drop
  • dropping
  • dropping off
  • dwindling
  • fall
  • lessening
  • lying up
  • napping
  • nodding
  • nose-diving
  • nosedive
  • perching
  • plop
  • plummeting
  • plunge
  • plunging
  • receding
  • reclining
  • resting
  • retiring
  • roosting
  • settling
  • sinking
  • sleeping
  • sliding
  • slumbering
  • snoozing
  • turning in
  • waning

Meanings of rising

  • verb
    1. To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
    2. To increase in value or standing.
    3. To begin; to develop.
    4. To go up; to ascend; to climb.
    5. To cause to go up or ascend.
    6. To retire; to give up a siege.
    7. To come; to offer itself.
    8. To be lifted, or capable of being lifted, from the imposing stone without dropping any of the type; said of a form.
  • noun
    1. Rebellion.
    2. The act of something that rises.
    3. A dough and yeast mixture which is allowed to ferment.
  • adjective
    1. Going up.
    2. Planned or destined to advance to an academic grade in the near future, after having completed the previous grade; soon-to-be.
  • preposition
    1. More than; exceeding; upwards of.

Example Sentences

  • The rising sun painted the sky with shades of orange and pink.
  • There is concern about the rising cost of living in the city.
  • She watched the rising tide approach the shore.
  • His rising popularity made him a strong candidate for the election.
  • The company is experiencing rising demand for its products.

On this page you'll find 177 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rising, such as: accelerating, accumulating, advancing, appreciating, arising, arousing, ascending.

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