Rise (Noun)
Meaning 1
A movement upward; "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
The amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike".
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Meaning 3
An upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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- The winding road climbed a gentle rise before cresting the hill.
- The bike path took a sharp turn at the foot of a steep rise.
- We had to push the stroller up the long rise to get to the playground.
- The construction crew tried to level the rise in the road to improve safety.
- The hiking trail was gentle at first, but then it hit a grueling rise up the mountain.
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Meaning 4
A growth in strength or number or importance.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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- The rise of social media has transformed the way businesses market their products.
- There has been a significant rise in the number of students enrolling in online courses.
- The company experienced a steady rise in profits over the past decade.
- The rise of renewable energy sources is expected to continue in the coming years.
- The rise of the middle class in Asia is driving economic growth and consumer spending.
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Meaning 5
The property possessed by a slope or surface that rises.
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Meaning 6
An increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates".
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Meaning 7
A wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground.
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Meaning 8
The act of changing location in an upward direction.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 9
Increase in price or value; "the news caused a general advance on the stock market".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The rise in housing costs has made it difficult for people to afford homes in the city.
- The company's stock experienced a sharp rise after the announcement of their new product.
- The rise in demand for electric vehicles has led to an increase in production.
- The rise in inflation has reduced the purchasing power of consumers.
- The recent rise in oil prices has had a significant impact on the global economy.
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Meaning 10
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son".
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Nouns denoting natural events.