American Dictionary
Definition rise in American English
rise nounWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
nounWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/raɪz/
▪ dramatic, rapid, sharp, significant, spectacular, steep, substantial, sudden
Example
Experts predict a sharp rise in unemployment.
Example
The proposed tax rise was not unexpected.
Example
Serious crime is once again on the rise.
Example
the rise of militant nationalism in Europe
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His rise to prominence was aided by his family connections.
Synonyms and related words
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Words related to rise:
all rise (phrase)
get a rise out of someone (phrase)
etc. to your feet (phrase)
give rise to something (phrase)
high-rise (adjective)
low-rise (adjective)
rise (verb)
rise (noun)
rise above (phrasal verb)
rise from the ashes (phrase)
rise from the (phrase)
the dead (phrase)
rise the ranks (phrase)
rise through the ranks (phrase)
rise to (phrasal verb)
rise to the bait (phrase)
rise up (phrasal verb)